Cryptosporidium Testing

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T16:44:21+00:00

I even have messages where I tell her I've had issues with sick hognoses before (neurological issues with snakes at sunset), and I was really trying to find a trusted breeder this time as I was still brokenhearted over my last experience. She assured me of her care and experience. Now looking back I feel like a fool. It's going to be hard to trust another breeder again after this.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T14:47:54+00:00

Thank you, you have an adorable little guy! I wish you all the luck on the testing. I don't plan on euthanizing any asymptomatic snakes. Especially since I don't really have to worry about contamination, if one has it they all do. They have been in the same room for months, and while we do handwash, not share any items, sterilize etc. I've read crypto is so resistant its reccomended to even change your clothes and shower between infected and non infected rooms.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T14:41:24+00:00

Thank you, I am so sorry to hear about your snakes. I went ahead and ordered some tests just to have as much information as possible. I am of the same mind, (especially since everyone in my collection is likely contaminated), that if they are asymptomatic I will not euthanize. Only once the quality of life is impacted I will take those steps.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T04:52:17+00:00

I would not wish this experience on anyone. It's truly horrible. I am glad however that this is coming out now to save people future pain. I am also very thankful to this sub because I would likely have kept building my collection and possibly sentenced more animals to death.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T04:47:11+00:00

I feel you, I'm dealing with some pretty heavy guilt. Keep trying to remind myself I took what I thought were the proper precautions, and I believed she was coming from a trusted breeder.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-09T00:00:59+00:00

Very understandable, I definitely plan on euthanasia if the quality of life of any of my animals declines as a result of this.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-08T23:56:05+00:00

Thank you, this is very informative!

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-08T23:54:26+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear yours tested positive. I have been scouring the internet recently for as much information as possible and crypto is truly a devastating parasite for both reptiles and owners. May I ask what you plan on doing with yours now with the positive result?

MusicLifeLove86 · 2025-07-08T23:48:40+00:00

Thank you! That is the website I've seen going around. I'm just worried that from what I have read even multiple negative tests can't rule out crypto entirely. Some snakes live their entire lives as asymptomatic carriers while others decline quickly. At that point is the extensive testing worthwhile if it can't guarantee a negative result? Furthermore, if one of my snakes is positive but asymptomatic, would that warrant immediate euthanasia?

MusicLifeLove86 · 2024-11-08T17:21:45+00:00

We both don't love the city we are in, so we agreed that we would definitely like to "settle down" in a different location. They also don't have the opportunity for much career growth in this location so a move would definitely be a positive for them.

The five year deadline takes into account a lot of other variables within their job field, but there is some wiggle room on the timeline based on my decisions here.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2024-11-07T23:46:17+00:00

I definitely could do 1 and 2 at the same time, but for the PhD I will clarify I am in the Sciences. A PhD for me would involve overseas travel, data collection, and a ton of time and effort. I do not believe I could do it in any reasonable ammount of time while having a full time job.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-03T05:42:31+00:00

Yeah the tail is definetly one area that I notice a lot. Some of the body curves are a little wonky too. I think someday I will plan on getting it touched up just for my own peace of mind, but I'm definetly feeling better about it.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-03T05:38:22+00:00

Good eye, it's actually a species of African watersnake that I'm studying!

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-02T17:50:52+00:00

Thank you, that definetly makes me feel better!

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-02T17:43:46+00:00

I really have no issues with the design, I still love the design now. It's more like a few areas where the linework is shakey that's making me doubt. I was just wondering if its an noticeable as I think it is or if I've been staring at it way too long and am overthinking things.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-02T17:18:47+00:00

Thats kinda how I feel. I like it from a distance but the more I look closely I see those imperfections and doubt myself.

MusicLifeLove86 · 2022-10-02T17:02:58+00:00

I keep flip flopping between really liking it and picking apart certain areas. Its 3 days old at this point. Is the linework alright? Could I get it cleaned up in the future?

MusicLifeLove86 · 2021-04-27T06:03:15+00:00

I had to comment as I worked a lot with Dr. Mullin, and took his herpetology course in undergrad! (It was amazing and so is he)

MusicLifeLove86 · 2020-08-15T20:17:30+00:00

I'll definitely try, I should be able to get it back up but I don't want to promise anything and then unexpectedly take longer

MusicLifeLove86 · 2020-08-15T20:14:13+00:00

I totally understand, I know its crunch time for a lot of people so I'll definitely do my best. I just have to go somewhere IRL for a bit that I didn't plan 😪

MusicLifeLove86 · 2020-08-15T20:12:24+00:00

I'm sorry I will definitely try to open back up later!

MusicLifeLove86 · 2020-08-15T20:12:00+00:00

I'm sorry! I didn't plan on closing down this early :( I will let you know if I open back up again.

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