does my snake have a cold?????

Thor&Dash · 04-19-05, 07:24 AM

hey guys i have got some good advice b4 from this site so i am back for more.... i have a yearling bp who has had a sligh popping to his breathing so i bumped up the temps to around 95-98 compared to 90-93 that seemed to clear it up a bit but he now has a slight foam (bubbles and thick mucus) around his mouth and he feels the need to snees. I know i should not let this go i am just unsure what to do.

Big_V · 04-19-05, 07:33 AM

Id probably go to a vet. It sounds like its moved to a respitory infection if there is bubbles and mucus. The bumping up of the temperatures will work well once you have seen the vet to cure the problem. But in my opinion the faster you see a vet the better.

Invictus · 04-19-05, 08:09 AM

It is a respiratory infection, and when you get those bubbles and mucous, heat alone will not fix the problem. It needs antibiotic injections.

nita · 04-19-05, 10:03 AM

Yup, RI, go directly to vet. Hopefully the meds should clear it up quick enough. Then keep close watch on your temps. I had this happen a year or so ago, didn't get as bad no mucous just the wheezing, but baytril cleared it up right away.