New Ball Python Question

[K5RiverRat4x4]

My baby ball seems to bubble as his tongue is flickering, he yawns alot also is that normal?

[alessia55]

It sounds like he may have a respiratory infection. What are the temps and humidity in the enclosure?

[snake man12]

It sounds like he may have a respiratory infection. What are the temps and humidity in the enclosure?

Yeah sound like an RI

[DeesBalls]

what they said^^

i believe if you catch it SOON enough, you can cure it yourself... if it is too late, need to go to the vet..

[Snakefood]

if he's already bubbling, chances are it's too late and a vet is in order!!

[DeesBalls]

yea, most vets in general are cheap:

$45 office visit
$50 for meds
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$95 give or take a bit... not too bad to help save your snake :)

[Snakefood]

yup, that's about what it cost me when Torruk got his RI, under $100 for the first visits, and of course re-checks are usually way cheaper.

meds can range from $20-$70 depending what they put him on and of course, those are BC, Canada prices.

[mykee]

Yes, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, a culture and swab can run $250.

[K5RiverRat4x4]

Just heard from the vet, seems he was having a reaction from something he was shipped in.
So he is being treated and will be home in the morning. 43.00 for the whole visit, not bad. Thanks to everyone for their responses and advice I really do appreciate it.