So I traveled up to Toledo the other day and unfortunately an old friend of mine had his Ball Python in a 20 high tank at 68 degrees.
Made me sick to see.
So, worried about the Pastel I took it out to examine. It unfortunately had a swollen throat underneath the jaw muscles. I held the snake up to my ear and could barely hear a couple "pops" every now and then when the snake took a breath.
I told him what I thought was going on (RI) and offered to take the snake home with me.
The BP is now in the 20 gallon with a higher watt bulb keeping the tank at about 92 degrees.
It's been about 2-3 days since I've had him home with me and I've noticed the swollen throat has been deflating.
I know the best thing to do is go to the Vet but I don't have the money to spare on snakes that aren't mine.
Im keeping the temp up and it seems to be doing the job but I was wondering if there is anything else I could do?
As his Christmas present I'm cutting a hole in the solid wooden top and placing a screen covering the hole and placing and outside heating lamp for the safety of the snake
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