tongue issue

[matt71915]

I recently took in a 6-6.5 foot female burm that a guy didn't want anymore. Shes in pretty rough shape. Shes underweight, she has some scales that aren't laying flat and sticking up, She has a scar on her head apparently from another snake, and lastly I have yet to see her stick out her tongue. My biggest worry is the tongue, I want to get that taken care of so I can get her eating again. I have read somewhere that this can be a result of her tongue being folded over? Not sure though, I have been searching and asking local people if they have any information on it but I have come up empty. Is this something I can take care of or should I make a vet appointment?

Thanks in advance

[matt71915]

I had a friend of mine help me with holding her so I could open up her mouth. No mouth rot, tongue looks good, not folded.

Any ideas on why she isn't flicking her tongue?

More info on her. About 6 1/2'Shes really underweight, 3315 grams, 7.31 lbs. She's got a lot of loose skin, I can't feel any food or poo inside her. She has mites. I sprayed her cage with pam and I'm trying to let her eat on her own. I think I will have to assist feed her though as she doesn't look a bit interested in live, p/k rats or even a large asf live or p/k

[TheresaBearden]

She is most likely dehydrated-get her something big enough to soak her whole body in and put it in her enclosure. I would let her settle for at least a week before offering her food-she has obviously been thru hell and needs time to adjust. Burms can get very stressed in poor conditions and it may take some time before she bounces back.

[matt71915]

Shes got a 28 qt tub that she can fully submerge herself in. She has been drinking quite a bit since I marked the level on the tub when i put it in her enclosure. It will be 2 weeks since I got her this wednesday.

Thanks for the advice