glassgrl
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posted on August 13, 2007 05:46:27 PM new
OMG I just got back from rushing my Yorkie Stetson to the vet. A pygmy rattlesnake bit him in the face. Please see him calm peaceful and healing. They are having to keep him overnight and he does not do well in a crate at ALL. Last time they kept him overnight he was hoarse from barking all night.
Any and all prayers appreciated.
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CBlev65252
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posted on August 13, 2007 05:56:53 PM new
Wow, how horrifying for you and your dog! You've certainly got my prayers for your Yorkie's speedy recovery!
Cheryl
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glassgrl
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posted on August 13, 2007 07:05:48 PM new
well it's 9:00 pm and the vet just called and said that she didn't think she would have to give him the anti venom ($400+ but that didn't matter). She said he had swollen more but that he was doing well.
Pets. sigh.
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niel35
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posted on August 13, 2007 07:07:40 PM new
I wish the best for you and Stetson. Poor little guy. neva
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etexbill
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posted on August 13, 2007 07:09:21 PM new
Sending good thoughts to your pet Yorkie. And a little Reiki from me won't hurt either.
[ edited by etexbill on Aug 13, 2007 07:09 PM ]
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Toasted36
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posted on August 13, 2007 07:15:57 PM new
Aww poor baby !! Sending you and your sweet little baby Stetson get well wishes !!
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roadsmith
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posted on August 13, 2007 10:57:01 PM new
Just what is a pygmy rattlesnake?! Never heard of it, and you might live in another part of the country instead of in the west? How awful for you and Stetson!
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photosensitive
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posted on August 14, 2007 05:19:10 AM new
Glassgrl, hope the little fellow continues to do well. I can certainly relate since we are dealing with the aftermath of very serious surgery with our Lacy.
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glassgrl
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posted on August 14, 2007 04:26:25 PM new
Stetson is still very swollen but he's glad to be home. Here's some pictures of after the snake bite. They shaved his neck and the swelling has moved down from his face to his neck. The vet said not to be surprised if it doesn't keep migrating.
Thanks for everyone's prayers!
[ edited by glassgrl on Aug 14, 2007 04:26 PM ]
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amber
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posted on August 14, 2007 04:56:56 PM new
Poor little guy, I am so glad he is home. I always think they do better at home. He looks as if he is almost smiling in the second picture. I hope he soon recovers completly, you must be relieved
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tomwiii
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posted on August 14, 2007 05:56:07 PM new
Stetson:
[ edited by tomwiii on Aug 14, 2007 05:59 PM ]
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mcjane
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posted on August 16, 2007 09:54:45 PM new
glassgrl, is he ever cute. I'm so glad he's OK & home, which is the best place for him.
Lucky little guy & I hope he stays far away from snakes.
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irked
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posted on August 19, 2007 11:12:35 PM new
Ok this is weird, before I go there I am glad your dog Stetson is OK
Now look at this and note the name of the website about pygmy rattlesnakes..
http://www.stetson.edu/biology/pigpage.shtml
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tomwiii
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posted on August 20, 2007 08:38:24 AM new
Stetson University is a college with a very pretty campus, located in DeLand FL -- part of the 1981 horror flick: "Ghost Story" was filmed on campus...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082449/locations
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throughhiker
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posted on August 23, 2007 07:59:05 PM new
I know everybody cares more about dogs than snakes but some did ask so in the interest of bio diversity, here’s some info:
"Pygmy Rattlesnake is found throughout the state of Florida. The species extends north to eastern North Carolina and west to eastern Texas and southern Missouri
Pigmy rattlesnakes, as their name suggests, are miniature rattlesnakes. Sometimes called "ground rattlers," these snakes are so well camouflaged that they are rarely seen. Adult snakes are usually only 18 inches long or smaller. When coiled on the forest floor, they are only the size of a loblolly pinecone. These snakes have a small delicate rattle that is not much wider than the tip of the tail. When they vibrate this rattle, it sounds very much like an insect buzzing; some people have difficulty hearing the rattle.
Although they are small, "pygmys" are feisty and are apt to strike if molested. Fortunately, these snakes have small venom glands and don’t inject large quantities of their potent venom when they bite. Few if any people have died from the bite of pygmy rattlesnakes, although bites from these small snakes can be serious. Pygmy venom is very effective for killing the small frogs, lizards, small mammals and insects they prey upon.
Pygmys probably mate both in the spring and autumn. They give birth to 3-9 babies in late summer. The newborn snakes are so tiny that they could easily coil up on the face of a half dollar.
Pygmy rattlesnakes live in longleaf pine-scrub oak habitats. They share these habitats with reptiles like southern hognose snakes, coachwhip snakes, fence lizards, five-lined skinks and many others. Since these sandhills are home to such a diversity of fauna and flora, they are an essential part of our southeastern ecosystem"
Sorry the little fellow found one of these beasts and glad he is doing better. Good thing it wasn’t a timber rattler!
peace,
Don
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PIXIAMOM
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posted on August 23, 2007 10:09:26 PM new
Thanks, Don. Mikes 4x4 used to keep us updated on friends of the reptile persuasion.
[ edited by PIXIAMOM on Aug 23, 2007 10:10 PM ]
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classicrock000
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posted on August 24, 2007 06:26:58 AM new
good thing your pooch wasnt bitten by this cirtter
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mcjane
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posted on August 31, 2007 08:27:55 PM new
glassgrl, wondering if Stetson still doing OK.
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MAH645
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posted on September 4, 2007 03:10:33 PM new
Wondering how your doggie is doing.
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glassgrl
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posted on September 4, 2007 04:03:29 PM new
Stetson is fine. He's still chasing snakes though  He was just chasing a black snake aka black racer 2 days ago.
I was amazed at how much swelling is due to a snake bite. It took quite a few days to go down and about 4 days before he felt like barking again.
I don't know how to get rid of snakes or how to chase them off. That was the first poisonous snake I'd seen although we have a lot of non poisonous ones. We don't have a yard per se but more of a wooded area. We've tried the moth ball thing but because it's Florida there's always the rain to deal with.
We are trying to discourage him from chasing anything. His favorite past time was lizards. He's just a true terrier.
Thanks for asking and thanks for all the good wishes and prayers.
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CBlev65252
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posted on September 4, 2007 05:47:45 PM new
Great to hear that, glassgrl. I hope he stops chasing snakes. He's the king of his domain and I guess he just doesn't want to share it with those pesky snakes.
Cheryl
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irked
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posted on September 4, 2007 09:19:41 PM new
They say cats keep snakes away, but don't know for certain, do know my neighbors got snakes a lot but we never had any in our yard as long as there were cats hanging around but since I took care of the cat situation it remains to be seen. In case you are wondering I relocated the cats to another city well rural area, I didn't want them harmed.
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