Sick Python

Jacob1750 · 10-03-11, 11:03 PM

Okay guys and gals im kinda worried about my ball python nagini. He is making sort of a wheezing noise and hes got a little snot around his nostrils. I need to know your guys opinions on what you think is wrong with him. A cold? Respiritory infection? Some kind of mite? Low humidity? Low temps? My local vet doesnt take reptiles so before i make an hour and a half journey to find the one who does i need to see if you guys think its serious or not.

LLinz · 10-03-11, 11:29 PM

Probably respiratory infection. He'll need a swab taken for a culture and then he'll need meds. My bp had one when I got him. What are your temps and humidity? Might be a good idea to bump up his temps a bit and get him to a vet asap. Good luck!

stephanbakir · 10-04-11, 06:06 AM

RI, temps are probably too low. Baytril should knock it out, you can up the temps for the next 1-2 days but if hes already snotting that shouldn't fix it 100%, go see the vet.

(fix the enclosure temps and possibly the humidity)

stephanbakir · 10-04-11, 06:24 AM

Respiratory Tract Infection in Reptiles

alessia55 · 10-04-11, 07:35 AM

I check both my snakes for RI every now and then. This video does a good job at showing you what to look for.

mattchibi · 10-04-11, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

I check both my snakes for RI every now and then. This video does a good job at showing you what to look for.

really helpful vid, thanks!!

mykee · 10-04-11, 08:34 AM

Sounds like a respiratory infection for sure. If you're seeing mucous, you're well into it and require medical assistance.

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" Baytril should knock it out"

Stephan is NOT a vet. Bad advice.

Get a culture and a trans-tracheal wash done to determine which type of bacteria is prominant so the PROPER TREATMENT is administered.

youngster · 10-04-11, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mykee

Stephan is NOT a vet. Bad advice.

Well, he did say to go to a vet as well.

shaunyboy · 10-04-11, 09:35 AM

as said you need a vet to identify the exact bacteria causing the respiritory infection,so he can provide proper meds

cheers shaun

Lankyrob · 10-04-11, 09:37 AM

First thing - VET
Second thing double check EVERY aspect of its environment for when it comes back from the vet.

Jacob1750 · 10-04-11, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the help guys. One more thing is what would be a rough estimate of the cost of taking him to the vet?

mykee · 10-04-11, 09:56 AM

~ $50 for the visit, and then maybe $200 for the tests and meds?

stephanbakir · 10-04-11, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mykee

Sounds like a respiratory infection for sure. If you're seeing mucous, you're well into it and require medical assistance.

Stephan is NOT a vet. Bad advice.

Get a culture and a trans-tracheal wash done to determine which type of bacteria is prominant so the PROPER TREATMENT is administered.

I never claimed to be a vet, and didn't tell him to get baytril, which I don;t even think he can get outside of a veterinary office.

Snakefood · 10-04-11, 10:33 AM

Nope, baytril is prescription only!!

stephanbakir · 10-04-11, 11:16 AM

Thats what I thought, he can't get it without first speaking to a vet anyway.