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URGENT: Should I take my corn to the herp doc?

Peanut Lover

Peanut Lover

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Tonight was little Peanut's dinner night so I lifted up the rockcave that he was under to find him. I leaned the rock against the inside of the terranium. The rock is about the size of a dinner plate (it's pretty heavy) and Peanut is 17 inches and skinny (he is a baby still). I left the room to go get his food when I heard a loud noise. When I ran back in Peanut was smooshed underneath the rock and not moving.

Apparently it fell from leaning against the side and landed on him. I was so afraid that he was dead. Luckily, when I lifted the rock he shot out like a jet rocket and slithered behind the plants. Then he started freaking out trying to climb out of the tank. He was breathing harder than I have ever seen him. I picked him up and looked him over and he seemed fine once he calmed down.

I fed him and he took his food just fine. I am just afraid of internal bleeding or something? He is acting okay but does that mean that he is actually okay? Should I take him to a herp vet? I feel like such a bad mommy:headbang:
 
I think if he seems to be moving okay and he ate his meal I think he's probably okay. He was probably breathing hard from zooming around after getting a little squished! It sounds like you handled him before you put him away, so I'm guessing he didn't have any bumps or anything? I would just keep an eye on him over the next few days.

Don't feel bad, you are not a bad momma! One time I "squished" Emily with her full water bowl, which is very heavy, but she didn't care. Just as I was placing it in, she slithered underneath! She actually squishes herself under it all the time. When we pick it up we can see the little tunnels going underneath. I think they are pretty resilient to moderate squishes and falls, unless a sharp edge fell on him I think he will probably be okay!!
 
Awwww my snake makes tunnels under the water bowl too! They are so cute! I guess that is true though...in nature they probably hide under rocks all the time. It was just scary. I've only had him 4 months and it is the first time I ever saw his life flash before my eyes:(
 
I'll just add to watch for the poo, if it comes out on time-ish and like normal then you're probably fine. (although I'm no expert, just a threads lurker)
 
Those rocks can be freaking heavy! I get nervous lifting one of them up because it's hard to grip, and if it fell on Pan I would think it might do some damage. It could happen to anyone, though, so don't feel a bit bad. Hope he's ok!
 
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