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Dave the carpet python was presented to our wildlife hospital by a member of the public after being savagely attacked by a cat. Thankfully he was found by people who were sympathetic to his plight and was brought to us for veterinary care. He had multiple puncture wounds all down his body, some quite extensive to his head and right eye in particular. He was only a hatchling from this season so his tiny body would only have been about 30cm long. He received treatment for his wounds and was placed in an enclosure suited to his requirements. He needed somewhere to hide and heat, the two things snakes like the most! He has made a remarkable recovery despite all the odds. I didn't give him much chance as cat bites are notoriously infected with terrible bacteria. He has shed his skin now and looks like a brand new snake, ready to be released already after only a few weeks in care :)
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Karen
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