My 2 year old appaloosa was bitten today. I am not sure exactly when. I went out to feed and discovered him. I feel so bad, thinking I should have discovered him sooner. I did see them around noon, and put on fly masks and gave a treat. If the snake had bitten a little higher, the mask would have protected him, I think.
His face and mouth are terribly swollen. His breathing is raspy. There is blood coming out of his eyes, the vet said due to the swelling. We had to leave him at the vet's tonight, as he wanted to watch him because of the breathing. He tried to put a tube in his nose, but could not get it in.
He gave him banamine for swelling and something for pain. I am not sure what else. He is a good vet, but does not communicate well--you have to ask about everything. I am supposed to call back in the morning around 8:30.
I know the snakes are moving more now, being driven out of some of the agriculture fields. I sure haven't seen much sign of them all summer, so this has taken me by surprise.
His face and mouth are terribly swollen. His breathing is raspy. There is blood coming out of his eyes, the vet said due to the swelling. We had to leave him at the vet's tonight, as he wanted to watch him because of the breathing. He tried to put a tube in his nose, but could not get it in.
He gave him banamine for swelling and something for pain. I am not sure what else. He is a good vet, but does not communicate well--you have to ask about everything. I am supposed to call back in the morning around 8:30.
I know the snakes are moving more now, being driven out of some of the agriculture fields. I sure haven't seen much sign of them all summer, so this has taken me by surprise.