I was on a site yesterday and saw pictures of a corn snake that had prolapsed,pictures were very disturbing.
the guy who's snake it was,said that he had to put the snake down after this (she had already laid a clutch of 20)
He also said that this happens to at least two of his snakes a year,and thats a bit disturbing,considering that i want to start breeding mine soon.
I have searched www.google.co.za and it seems that this is a common occurence in snakes..
I have included the definition for whatever purpose it may serve
Prolapses
A prolapse occurs when an organ inverts itself inside out and protrudes through the usual external opening of that organ. Prolapses of the cloaca and reproductive organs are not uncommon among captive snakes. Often the cause cannot be determined. Prolapses can be precipitated by straining during egg-laying or straining related to uric acid stones. Parasitic infections or other intestinal disease may also result in prolapses. Veterinary assistance is essential in these cases to treat the prolapse and determine the underlying cause, if possible.
Is there anything that can be done to prevent this at all???