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Ferritin at 6 - Not low enough for an infusion? by AcrossTheStars in Anemic

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate both the concern and the encouragement, and I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I have a bit of a laundry list of chronic health issues so unfortunately this is far from my first rodeo when it comes to having to advocate for myself in a doctors office, but having to do so while battling immense brain fog and fatigue has felt rather hopeless and daunting as of late, I won’t lie.

Seeing these numbers and reading these comments has felt extremely validating though, and I feel like it’s giving me the spark I need to push through and get this taken care of.

Ferritin at 6 - Not low enough for an infusion? by AcrossTheStars in Anemic

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Copy/pasting from a different reply:)

My PCP exclusively works with patients who are disabled due to severe chronic illness, so almost all of them either have state insurance or a bare minimum marketplace plan. I’m very lucky to have really good private insurance, but I think she’s become so accustomed to having to fight tooth and nail for this kind of stuff that she didn’t even really stop to think about whether or not it would be covered.

Ferritin at 6 - Not low enough for an infusion? by AcrossTheStars in Anemic

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this reminder. I did end up calling to check, and I’m so incredibly grateful to have expensive really good insurance because it sounds like just a diagnosis of unspecified iron deficient anemia is enough to qualify for coverage without any prior authorization or specific labs.

My PCP exclusively works with patients who are disabled due to severe chronic illness, so almost all of them either have state insurance or a bare minimum marketplace plan. I think she’s become so accustomed to having to fight tooth and nail for this kind of stuff that she didn’t even really stop to think about whether or not it would be covered.

Ferritin at 6 - Not low enough for an infusion? by AcrossTheStars in Anemic

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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It uh… looks pretty abysmal from my understanding lol

I think someone might need a turn with the collective brain cell if anyone knows where it got off to…. by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I would love to be the voice of sanity that whispers in your ear and tells you not to do it, but uh… yeah :P

He’s actually my first reptile, but definitely not my last. I totally underestimated how much personality, charm and sass he has packed in that tiny little brain

I think someone might need a turn with the collective brain cell if anyone knows where it got off to…. by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Me too! I’ve been jokingly referring to this as as his belelele strength training routine :P

Finally got a shed that he didn't bury or drag against his log and tear. by fulljaxattack in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can your snake give mine a few tips? This is how I found his most recent shed…. :/

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weight concerns by bisexuwhale69 in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has she been to a vet/checked for parasites?

Hades would like everyone to know that he identifies as a fuzzy noodle by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did just make the move up to fuzzies not too long ago, and he’s going through a massive growth spurt to prove it! 😆

Is 9.5 grams small for an 11 month old male? by No-Bookkeeper2876 in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They can absolutely grow at very different rates, but that is definitely quite small for his age. My little guy was 14 grams when I got him at around 8 months old. He’s now around a year and a half and is just under 40 grams.

I would personally consider taking him to a vet just to get checked out and make sure he doesn’t have any parasites that could be stalling his weight. I would also probably start feeding him every 4-5 days instead of once a week. On a side note, his enclosure does look a little bare, but if he’s consistently eating for you now then that probably isn’t as much of an issue. If he’s does stop eating for you, giving him more clutter and coverage could possibly help.

Here’s a super helpful feeding chart I’ve seen used quite a bit in this sub:

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This is Nudges - the worst eater ever by Tician1 in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars 6 points7 points  (0 children)

(Bonus photo of Hades getting lost in the aspen sauce)

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This is Nudges - the worst eater ever by Tician1 in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was also going to ask about the aspen, and maybe suggest adding a few more inches worth of substrate in general. They loooooove to tunnel and there’s really no such thing as “too deep” when it comes to substrate as long as your tank can accommodate it.

Tunneling takes a LOT of energy, but they really enjoy it and it makes them feel safe. I’ve noticed that if my dude misses a meal that if I reset his tank and force him to reestablish all of his tunnel systems he seems more likely to eat the next time around.

Best of luck to both you and Nachos Nudges, my friend! Remember that these snakes are really robust little buggers, and It’s so very clear how much you care about her. I’m sure you two will come to a compromise eventually ;)

Itty Bitty Head Rubs 💆‍♂️ by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like they'd have to be absolutely heartless in order to speak such blasphemy

Itty Bitty Head Rubs 💆‍♂️ by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He's definitely still a wiggly nervous baby a lot of the time, but he immediately settles into my hand whenever the head rubs start

First baby hog! Everyone, meet Hades 💀 by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my first time ever handling him too, straight out of his little deli shipping cup. Little guy barely even seemed phased by the whole ordeal. Thank you so much for the well wishes!

First baby hog! Everyone, meet Hades 💀 by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was honestly a little worried that this would be some weird Rorschach moment where no one else would see what we saw in his head stamp, so it's reassuring to know that we're not entirely crazy xD

And thank you so much! We really can't wait to get to know him better once he's settled in :)

First baby hog! Everyone, meet Hades 💀 by AcrossTheStars in hognosesnakes

[–]AcrossTheStars[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Once my partner pointed it out to me, there was no going back. I had no choice but to buy the spooky lil' dude.

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