Post Nova Photos

[Selkielass]

Poor thing, im so sorry it went so crazy, whatever the reason.
I sincerely hope such growths aren't related to her lovely red coloration- I want her descendants to live long, healthy lives.

[ProXimuS]

I'm very sorry to see the extent her condition had gotten to. I know she was a special girl, and you did what you couldto help her.

[chris-uk]

Sorry that she didn't have a little longer with you, but seeing the photos it's clear that you had no choice.
Cancer cells can be contained in a capsule which prevents their spread to a point, however a needle biopsy of the tumour shouldn't cause the cancer to grow more aggressively. I really think that the disease would have progressed the same way with or without the biopsy.
I wouldn't rules out future tests if they could make a difference to the treatment options.

Once again sorry for your loss.

[Invisible Snake]

Sorry for your loss Steve

Thank you for sharing these pictures it was definitely educational for me.

[kueluck]

Always sad to see one pass on. Sorry to read about this Steve, but know that this may help others and their snake buddies in the future.

[guidofatherof5]

Sorry that she didn't have a little longer with you, but seeing the photos it's clear that you had no choice.
Cancer cells can be contained in a capsule which prevents their spread to a point, however a needle biopsy of the tumour shouldn't cause the cancer to grow more aggressively. I really think that the disease would have progressed the same way with or without the biopsy.
I wouldn't rules out future tests if they could make a difference to the treatment options.


Once again sorry for your loss.

This was more then a needle biopsy. I still think there is something to disturbing the cells.
It I understand correctly the body will try to walloff the cancer cells basically building barriers of defense. Knocking down a wall simple lets the cancer spread more readily.
I know this is a somewhat simplistic explanation of a very complex process and I don't want to come off as having all the answers.
I am in the dark as to what really happened to my Nova.

[mikem]

Sorry for your loss