Well I just got this 1 yr old ball python from my ex >.>. But more importantly I noticed it may have an RI. Her mouth seems to have some mucus like stuff on it. Also I heard her "whistling". She was in the cold for a bit, because she was in a cold car then outside for like a minute or so. I left her in her tank for a bit then took her out. At first she was not whistling at all and then she hissed but was fine for about 3 minutes, in a humidish room then as I was bringing her back to her tank she whistled some more. I haven't noticed any gaping yet and her tongue is still forked. And she has a retained eyecap -_-. I'm not experienced in dealing with an RI so I was wondering if there were anyways to medicate the snake my self or diagnose it. If I have to bring her to the vet how much will it cost?
Adopted snake may have an RI
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just crank up the air temps a few degree buddy! and keep her dry!! if its a very mild case of RI this will help!! If not its normally a weeks supply of Baytril with needle!(Vet job) Eye cap problem!! you"ll have to sort out when your maybe RI is clear! Becouse you need to soak snake in 1-2 inch of luke warm water! then put snake into damp pillow case for a wile!!(should work)
Masa06;4797468; said:
Depends on the vet. Also most vets will make you pay an office visit or something like that as well. A few will make you pay a new patient fee. Just call around and you can get a quote.
Edit : sorry for double reply
some do eat. It is a good sign, a sign that it wants to live, but do not loose time. We loose time with snakes, most of the time it is too late.
Masa06;4797634; said:
Like Miguel said though - by the time you are noticing symtoms you've already lost time. Reptiles go down hill extremely fast. That is why I said to call around and ask for quotes.