Everglades Rat Died, Cause???

Posted by mark on November 26, 2000 at 11:02:05:

It's been fairly cool by florida standards the last couple of weeks. Weather warmed up and I decided to feed the snakes. I had not checked on my everglades rats is approx 2-3 weeks. When I opened the cage to feed him, I couldn't believe what I saw. The front half of his body, head to mid body was puffed up, swollen 2-3 times normal size. His mouth gaping wide open as if he was attempting to regurgitate. He was still alive but barely. Where he was swollen, he was very soft as if he'd been filled with air. He died later in the day.

Any idea what may be the cause? I don't believe mouth rot as he didn't show any of the symptoms. I you feel you know what this was, is it contagious? I'm concerned about it spreading to others in the collection.

Thanks,
Mark

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: It's been fairly cool by florida standards the last couple of weeks. Weather warmed up and I decided to feed the snakes. I had not checked on my everglades rats is approx 2-3 weeks. When I opened the cage to feed him, I couldn't believe what I saw. The front half of his body, head to mid body was puffed up, swollen 2-3 times normal size. His mouth gaping wide open as if he was attempting to regurgitate. He was still alive but barely. Where he was swollen, he was very soft as if he'd been filled with air. He died later in the day. : Any idea what may be the cause? I don't believe mouth rot as he didn't show any of the symptoms. I you feel you know what this was, is it contagious? I'm concerned about it spreading to others in the collection. : Thanks, : Mark

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