Im Back but with bad news

[will1989]

Hey been away for a long time. But im back now. Boris has died Ive taken him to a vet to find out why. In time i plan to get another snow but for now i'm getting over him going. If anyone can find me a breeder of snows i would appreciate it so much. Sorry to bring a downer on everyone. its just he was my only snake and my first. Sorry.

[John Pilling]

Welcome back

Sorry for the loss, have you heard back from the vet yet? As to breeders, where is the forest of dean near to city or big town wise (just for breeder location)?

Again, glad your back, but sorry for the loss.

[will1989]

Hi john gloucester or cheltenham are the closest cities to me. thanks for the help how is everything in your zoo?

[John Pilling]

Mine are all doing well thanks. I'll ask around and see if i can find any breeders somewhere around your area that have any snow this year.

[mourne]

Awe thats very sad news Will. Hope you find a new snow soon.

[will1989]

Thanks both.

[will1989]

Still thinking about a snow but does anyone know where i can get one of these? www.cornsnake.net/gallery.php3?id=61

[John Pilling]

Yep, i know a place that sell's them, but phone first to see if they have any in, the site is reptilekeeping.net/shop/index.php

[will1989]

ok. thanks alot. where is the place they are sold?

[will1989]

Ive heard form the vet saturday. he said he had something called spindle-cell sarcoma. ive tried googling it but cant find anything really helpful as what could of caused it. its a form of cancer, so at least i know why it happened

[mourne]

Never heard of that either but at least you can rest assured that it wasn`t caused by you or your husbandry. You can get a new snow knowing that it was just an illness that killed it.
Things can only get better....chin up

[John Pilling]

Keep you head up high, i never doubted your care/husbandery eather. I know a vet on 1 of the many forums i visit, so can ask for some details if you want?

As to the shop i mentioned it's down south, i think in dorset. I only thought of them as they are a good shop and ship their snakes (i know 5-6 people who have had snakes shipped from them, all landed in perfect condition).

I've also found those 2 pretty near you, but don't know if they sell reptiles or not, might e worth giving them a call tho, just in case.


Creature Comforts
11, Holmleigh Parade, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 0QU
Tel: [phone]


ll Creatures Great & Small
26, Nelson St, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2HH
Tel: [phone]

[John Pilling]

spindle-cell sarcoma is a bone cancer, just spoke to a mate who is doing vet training. It's can appear in both mamale's and reptiles, basicley anything with a skelliton, including humans, (so for spelling, lol).

[will1989]

thanks a lot more info would be good. thanks for the numbers and support.

[John Pilling]

No problem Will, i know what it's like losing 1. I'll do some more digging for you.

[will1989]

Thanks again Jon. have u got the number for that shop in dorset?

[John Pilling]

Yeah, here's the address and phone number Reptilekeeping.com
B.J. Herp Supplies

Purlands Farm
Bridport Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9DS

01305 261302

Ask to speak to Jerry, i've spoke to him a couple of times via email and he's good and really knows his stuff.

[will1989]

Thanks jon thats great!!!!!!!!

[Keith]

Sorry to hear about Boris. Good luck in your search.

[will1989]

Thanks Keith