We just wanted let you know that Burrito remained stable overnight and he is resting comfortably this morning. We expect his recovery to be a slow, gradual process and there may be complications along the way, but for now we are cautiously optimistic.
Oh so happy to hear this. We’ll still keep praying for all of you. Thank you for all you do!
Sending you lots of love and prayers dear, sweet Burrito. Get well soon xxxx
Thank you for the update! So glad to hear doing a little better. In my prayers. Love
Oh, so glad to hear this! Thank you for the quick update, JB. I don’t know much about rattlesnake bites and I’m glad to hear you’re cautiously optimistic. So much loving energy going out to Burrito. I so hope he comes through this in complete good health. Wondering how the 6 females are- I suspect they’re worried. Virtual (((HUGS))) to all.
thanks for the update, JB
Does our guy need another Curious George? 🙂
Thank you JP for the update I am so thankful he remain stable throughout the night and I will continue to pray and be extremely helpful for his on his ongoing recovery
Love you Burrito sending all my strength??
JB, you are so kind to keep us up to date with all that is on your plate now. We would totally understand if you didn’t, but it’s a great relief to hear our guy is holding his own. Thoughts, prayers, hugs, kisses, grooming, reassurances, love etc. to everyone.
Thank you for the update! Sending love and prayers to all but especially Burrito!
Such good news to hear.? thanks for the update. My heatr breaks thinking of what the chimps and staff had to go thru. Well wishes to everyone.
Oh, I am so glad to hear that..Poor Burrito has been through so much this year but thank-goodness he has the best people ever to take great care of him. You will all be in my thoughts as you watch over dear Burrito as he slowly recovers and I have no doubt that he will. Thank-you for taking the time to give us an update…he has many, many fans worried and pulling for him.
Love to Mr. B. and to all of you!
Bless you all for your care, love you mr. burrito.
My thoughts and love are with you all.
Glad to hear Burrito is on the road to recovery. He gave us quite the scare considering he had a bad experience when he was hurt when you guys were trying to introduce the three eew chimps with the seven chimps.
Thank you for the update. He is in my thoughts and I hope for a full recovery. He is so very special
So good to hear. You’re all in my thoughts.
thank goodness, and thank you all for reacting so quickly; our thoughts, love and prayers are with Burrito and all of you at this time. I hope he makes a full recovery.
How are the other chimps doing?
It appears me that Burrito was trying to be the male protector of the girls. Could that be the case? Is he growing up?
it almost seems so…I think this is the second time he’s stepped up….Sadly, he’s not too experienced ?
Hi JB thank you for the update. We’ve been so worried since we read the post from last night. It’s scary to have you say there may be complications along the way but we appreciate your being honest. We are sending prayers that Burrito heals quickly. He looks so peaceful in the picture. Thank you for taking such good care of him. Hugs to all.
I’m so glad to hear Mr. B had a good night. We’ll keep counting these good days and praying for more. Keep it up B. We all love you!!
Continuing my best wishes and prayers for this lovely being
I hope Burrito will be ok. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
Sending healing thoughts to Burrito, the brave.
Thanks so much for the update, J.B.! Relieved the little guy is comfortable.
Hang in there,Big guy! Many people love you and are pulling for you! You are in
my thoughts. Sending lots of healing love.
Can you explain why his hand is discolored?
Hi Bill – It’s not actually discolored; that part of his hand just has no hair.
Thank you so much for this update, JB! And for including a photo. I saw the post last night telling us of his “more-than-he-bargained-for adventure” yesterday and have been thinking of him ever since. Did he think he was protecting the women, that brave guy? Thank goodness all the drama got noticed quickly and he’s in very good hands with all of you for his recovery. Blessings to wonderful Burrito and ALL the primates at the sanctuary.
I’m so sorry to hear Burrito was bitten by a rattlesnake. Glad to hear he was stable overnight. Praying for a speedy recovery. Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that he comes through this okay. My heart goes out to all the staff also. ??
Those ? question marks after my last post are there by accident. I’m not questioning anything.
They seem to happen when using emojis on a mobile phone or tablet. I think this WordPress template they’re using doesn’t like .html code so it interprets them as the question marks.
Next time try entering your emoji in ASCII, like this (enter what is between the quotes with no space): ” : ” ” ) ” for the smiley. :), or colon followed by the closed parenthesis.
HTH.
Cheers.
Thanks for the update….will keep sending healing light to Burrito.
Thank you for the update… he has been in my mind constantly, waking and sleeping. If trouble is to be gotten into it seems Dear Burrito will put himself in it. Love and hugs to staff and Chimpanzee Family… my heart is on vigil with you all.. I suspect the girls are very stressed over this as well.
Those 2 ?question marks at the end of my first post were accidentally added. I’m not questioning anything.
Thank you for the update. Prayers & much love to Burrito. Thank you all for taking such great care of Burrito and his friends!!
Thank you for the prompt update. I trust that Dr. Erin and her staff are capable of restoring Burrito to health, however long it might take. When time allows, I hope that the other six in his troop will be able to visit him. I love him dearly, and I will pray for his recovery.
Do you have any idea how the assailant was able to slither onto Young’s Hill? It is/was my understanding that there was a certain way to repel rattlesnakes from the the hill.
Hi Tobin – We do have a rattlesnake fence around Young’s Hill but it’s not foolproof as it is nearly impossible to seal the area completely and still allow for gates, doors, and other access ways. Plus, there is currently a small section down to accommodate the construction. We’re not sure which way the snake got in but as far as we know it is the only one in the nearly ten years since we put up the fence.
Hi JB- How deep was the bite and how much venom do you think went into his body? What are the possible complications? Poor Burrito has had so many health challenges this year. I remember that you had a system in place to catch poisonous snakes before they could get on the hill. How could this snake breech your system? This is a first in 10 years, right? We’ll pray for the recovery of Burrito. Thanks for the updates. We know how worried you all must be. After all, he is like a son to you and irreplaceable. He is strong and loves his life so he’ll fight really hard to recover. Keep us informed minute by minute if necessary! Have you ever treated a chimp for a bite from a poisonous snake?
Hi Karen – Based on his symptoms we think he experienced moderate envenomation. The potential complications can be localized to the wound (necrosis) or systemic (e.g., kidney problems, bleeding disorder). We have four additional vials of antivenin on hand and we will be monitoring him closely.
We have never had to treat a chimpanzee for a venomous snake bite but many other sanctuaries and zoos have so Dr. Erin has been consulting with many of her colleagues.
Please see a response I just wrote to another comment regarding the snake fence.
You are right – he is a tough guy and I think he will be playing chase again in no time.
Oh, poor boy. So sorry he is experiencing this. May healing energy be his blanket until his full recovery.
oh ok re hand color. i was looking at the white object thinking that was his hand but it’s a stuffed animal. Whew! I thought snake venom discolored the flesh.
Bill, I thought the same thing and had to go back and look at it several times! LOL.
That picture!! I’m sending all my best vibes from Toronto to that lovable guy and to all of you. He’s shown us before that he can do it, he’ll show us again. He’s got way too much delicious food and play time on his agenda to let a puny little rattlesnake ruin it
Really glad to hear this. This poor guy has had more than his share of challenges this year. Sending healing love to him. xoxoxoxo
Just checked my email in the hopes you might send us an update. Oh dear. I feel a slight release of tension but concerned still after reading this and your comments to questions asked by Burrito’s admirers. He is deservingly well loved by so many people from all over the globe. That’s a lot positive healing energy coming his way.
I am grateful you took precious time out your hectic day to keep us informed. Thank you for that. My heart will remain lodged in my throat until you give us the full AOK that Burrito is out of the woods.
Precious dear sweet boy, please recover to your silly energetic self. I love you.
Thank you for the update. I’m relieved he made it through the first night and am choosing to see that as a good sign. Thank God the staff on duty sprung into action and got control of the situation. You all are top notch and don’t you forget it! Prayers and healing energy to Mr.B
Thanks for the update. I’ve been thinking about him all day.
You’re in or thoughts Burrito, sending hugs and healing energy. Staff, stay strong and keep positive thoughts!
Jo & Dawn
The picture was so adorable. I will pray for a quick recovery and no more snakes. That must be
scary for the chimps and staff. Good luck Burrito.
Thank you so much for getting back to us so quickly with an update. It was so shocking to read last nights post. I can only imagine your frantic rush to the “hill” at hearing the screaming and fear. My prayers for healing and comfort continue with all the others…and also prayers of thanksgiving that you all are so loving and prepared and the immediate care he was able to receive.
My heart trembles. It makes it hard to concentrate on the “Hoot” but also gives us all an opportunity to donate to cover this emergency care.
Poor little Burrito, he looks so angelic in that picture, sweet boy. I just know he will be feeling better soon.
Thank you for taking such great care of him.
I’ll bet you and Diana probably took turns sleeping right outside of his caging all night again, watching over him. Its really you that are his guardian angels 🙂
Burrito, we know you are a fighter and all your friends are praying for you. Get well!!!????
Am I the only one here that can clearly see he’s faking? Methinks now that the drama’s over, he’s going to milk it for all it’s worth. Yup…our big goofball-of-a-Z-man is a hypochondriac. 😀 😉
Lubs to mah boyfran. <3
Thanks for the update, Jeeb. Big love to all.
Cheers.
Sending prayers for Burrito and the staff. I’m so happy to hear he is stabilized. Burrito is a very special guy!
Hi J.B. and Diana! So sorry to hear of Burrito’s rattlesnake encounter:(! Mom and I are praying for a quick recovery and sending our love to you and your family. Of course that includes your amazing caregivers too ??
Thank you for the updates and also to J.B. for answering questions asked here – some of which I was also wondering. Mr B is constantly in my thoughts and I pray “our” boy is soon back to his playful self. Amazing the powerful love we can have for people who have no idea we exist. If only Burrito could know how much love and concern is being sent his way. xo
Sending prayers, love and hugs to Mr. B. Thank you to everyone that is taking care of him.