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[southmac]

my ball python got attacked by ants. i got all the ants off but don't know what to do now. the snake is acting funny. it keeps moving around real fast than stops for a long time. i think it is dieing. the ants pretty much ate a lot of the scales don't know if the scales will come back in. anyone please help

[deborahbroadus]

Just how long had this snake been left unattended for that kind of damage to be done??

Post pics and please get the animal to a vet ASAP.

[hhmoore]

Waaaaaaay too many questions pop up, some of which can be answered with a few good, clear pictures.
To fill in a few more blanks:
Where do you live?
What kind of ants?
Explain what you mean by "attacked".
Did you know you had an ant problem?
What drew them to the enclosure?
The questions about the degree of injury are best left to pictures.
Any other strange behavior exhibited by the snake?

Most ants are not venomous, though many species can sting and inject toxins (often formic acid, but sometimes other compounds influenced by their diet. Regardless of whether there is a venom involved, though, I (having been swarmed by ants on a few occasions) can attest to the fact that it is painful...and left unchecked they can do serious damage.

[NickMyers03]

please answer the questions posed above

[JDS3]

If you think your snake is dieing why are you taking the time to post here. You should be going to the vet as soon as possible.

[Monty is my Python]

MY go i hope this is fake or overreaction, poor snake

[PlayBall]

ANY UPDATES???

[BP_Lover]

Im thinking its fake I mean 3 days and no response..... he hasent even been on since he posted this..... w/e

[arlynos]

umm this topic hasnt been open for a day yet so 3 days is a little much.

[southmac]

what happen was i put the snake in another tank to feed. snake did eat but i left snake in the tank for two days to make sure it didn't give the mice back. i checked on the snake and gave it fresh water but when i checked on him the last time he was covered with ants. so my wife and i got all the ants off. i mean it was like when ants are all over something dead. there were so many ants that i did think the snake was dead. but he did move so we did try to save him. but he did pass later on that night. we did call the vet but they said they could do anything. sorry if it took me long to reply but i do work so i only can get on the net late at night

[RonCrawford]

Sorry to hear your loss.

What part of the country - or world - do you live in if I may ask? I'm very curious to know what type ant could have possibly done this.

[JDS3]

Was the other tub just an empty tub you use for feeding or what? what was in it? How could ants of gotten in? Dont take this the wrong way but it does not sound like you are a responsible snake owner.

[a_green]

OUCH........... I hope this will be a learning experience.

[deborahbroadus]

[deborahbroadus]