Hi Georgianna, The snake is doing great. He started eating yesterday & is not showing any signs of infection. If all goes well, he should be able for release early this week. I'm willing to bet that there is a toad out there that is glad it met you! :D Brightest Blessings! Cindy aka Artemis [Non...

Hi Rosemary, I know it was done by a cat since the cat was still there (& has a history of snake catching). She was sitting right next to it waiting for it to move (also had blood on her paws). The snake was playing dead & didn't move when I picked it up. I only realized he was alive when he...

Hi Rosemary, I ended up going to a health food store yesterday where they called Boiron. They recommended Hepar Sulphuris 30c, Silicea 6x & Ledum Palustre 30c. With Calendula for rubbing onto the skin. I make my own ointments & balms, so I used Calendula in grapeseed oil (I had even thought ...

In a message dated 7/8/04 3:48:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, VBLUES@aol.com writes: I hold high regards for any animal, wether it be a snake or a cat. It is not in my nature to sit by & watch any animal suffer. Snakes & other animals in the wild either become food or manage to survive when th...

Hi Dr.M. Irfan Qureshi, Yeah, it's normal for snakes to try to bite (just like any wounded animal) but garter snakes are non poisionous & their bite is about like being scratched by a briar. They do not normally even draw blood since their teeth are so tiny. I do appreciate your concern though. ...

Hello, First a little background info. I used to work as an animal groomer next door to a Veternarian. This was 14 years ago. At that time they practised Homeopathic & natural remedies. They have since changed hands & the company which took over does not believe in natural remedies. Now for ...