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Sad Accident. Advice?

:D (There should be a hugging icon because you'd get that too...funny how we have so many fighting ones! lol)
 
Preita said:
:D (There should be a hugging icon because you'd get that too...funny how we have so many fighting ones! lol)
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Awww. Well, your words are more expressive than any emoticon could be, so be as content with them as I am appreciative. :)
 
schilsound said:
I have had some serious self-doubt over the last week because I let my first baby out of its' enclosure on accident Sunday, and I am feeling the trepidation over the ~what if's~ every day. I no longer walk around my house unaware of how I am stepping, etc.
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I know what you mean. My little Ozzy escaped almost a year ago, but I still check the toaster every time I'm going to use it. :cry:


How's Bills head tilt Dean? Is it getting less pronounced?
 
Mary-Beth is KoRny said:
How's Bills head tilt Dean? Is it getting less pronounced?
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Well, it's been just over two weeks since the accident. It looks like he's regained full mobility in his neck; he's able to turn either way, and straighten it out. He is no longer sleeping with his head turned on its side. But the tilt is definitely still there when he moves, and he appears to be having balance issues. When I pick him up (which I've only done for the f/t feeding attempt), he sort of "rolls" in my hand. His overall head/neck movement still seems a little jerky, as if his balance is affected.

I'm trying to be optimistic, because he's made great progress, and besides the balance issue, he appears to be completely healthy. But I think the poor boy is going to have that balance issue for the rest of his life. :( How long that life will be depends on whether I can get him eating or not. I've got to head out to the pet store soon, and get him a tiny live pink. I will update after I make that feeding attempt.

Thanks for your concern, Mary-Beth. The support of everyone here has meant a lot to me.
 
I've been checking up on this thread a lot, keeping up with the progress 'Lil Bill' is making. :)
I really hope you can get him eating and that he carries on with the progress he's making, in fact, everyone does! This thread alone has had more views and replies than any other in 'Health Issues/feeding problems'!

Looking forward to the feeding update. Hope he does eat well :)
 
I am so glad to hear he has made so much progress :). I too will be continuing to check in on his recovery and any updates.

Kind of :-offtopic Isn't it amazing that even though this is a 'virtual community' we all share a genuine concern for each other and our beloved little critters. I know it means a lot to each of us when we go through trials like this to have that support. Something I find rarely happening in the real world, especially in regards to our scaly friends. This thread is proof of that. I am so happy I found this place and proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people :cheers:

Good luck with the live feeding today, Dean. And *hugs* for Bill :)
 
ultimuttone said:
Isn't it amazing that even though this is a 'virtual community' we all share a genuine concern for each other and our beloved little critters. I know it means a lot to each of us when we go through trials like this to have that support. Something I find rarely happening in the real world, especially in regards to our scaly friends. This thread is proof of that. I am so happy I found this place and proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people :cheers:
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I totally agree :) I could go on and on and on about my Corn when offline, but I'm sure people would lose interest, It feels so nice to have that place where I CAN go on and on!
 
Thanks guys. Traci and Marty really did a great job summing up what makes this forum such a cool place. :)

UPDATE: He ate the tiny live pink! He has always preferred live prey and complete darkness at feeding time, so I put him in the closet with the pink. As a result, I didn't see if he had any trouble with it. But when I checked on him after fifteen minutes, he was done with it, and cruising. When I opened the feeding tub, he gave me an inquisitive look as if to ask: "Um, where's the second pink, man?" Of course with the tilt, he always looks inquisitive now. :grin01:

Since he digested the pink he ate minutes before the accident, I don't think he'll have any problem with this one. I'll probably try an f/t of slightly larger size in four or five days.

I think he's going to make it! Again, you guys have been very kind, and I really appreciate it. :)
 
That's great news Dean! Glad to hear it! I'm sure it's helped you to breath a little easier, too!:crazy02:


And that suggestion you and Traci had about a thread of what NOT to do is a great one; I can add to it as well.
 
Oh I'm really glad :D
I think he'll be fine, His progress had been really good! If he does continue to suffer from the tilt and the balance problem, But I think hopefully after a while, he'll learn to live with it.
Over the last couple weeks of reading this thread and hearing all the accident stories, Has really taught me what kinda accidents can happen if we're not that little bit more careful, I'm always extra extra cautious now!

Hope the slightly bigger f/t feeding goes well :)
 
I'm so glad he ate Dean! All of my snakes have been keeping Bill in their prayers, so I'm sure he'll do fine. :)



hana
 
Sounds like good news, Dean. The head tilt will most likely persist (given how far out he is now with it), but other than being cosmetic, shouldn't affect him. I'd just keep working up the size of food items until he's back on normal food size and treat him like normal. :D Glad to hear he's doing well.
 
Awesome news Dean!! I'm so glad he's doing better. Keep us up to date periodically so we know how he's doing over time.
 
That's awesome Dean! I've been following this thread but haven't had a chance to respond until now. Glad he's doing better for you!

~Katie
 
:dancer: Happy Dance :dancer: Happy Dance :dancer:

Congrats on Bill eating. What a good little guy. I'm so glad to hear the great news.
 
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