Help!!!!

[Phia]

I am a new owner of a baby ball python, as of 3 weeks ago and Im very concerned about him. He has not eaten anything yet, and his husbandry is up to par as far as i know, but today I came home and he has a "saliva" around his mouth and seems to have some of the plantation soil in his mouth. Also he opens his mouth quite a bit and his tongue seems to be stuck. please help, I need advice from ppl who know about these issues as the pet store employees dont seem to be able to help much. Thanks

[TimNA]

Any wheezing? Could be start of a ri (respiratory infection). I would get to the vet to make sure its not.

[Phia]

I only hear the saliva noises when he opens his mouth and that is all!

[TerrieL]

Sounds like he needs to see a vet. Could be a respiratory infection

[jon7]

I am a new owner of a baby ball python, as of 3 weeks ago and Im very concerned about him. He has not eaten anything yet, and his husbandry is up to par as far as i know, but today I came home and he has a "saliva" around his mouth and seems to have some of the plantation soil in his mouth. Also he opens his mouth quite a bit and his tongue seems to be stuck. please help, I need advice from ppl who know about these issues as the pet store employees dont seem to be able to help much. Thanks

PLANTATION SOIL?? what does that mean? what are you using as substrate? (Bedding) What are you using for everything?

[Phia]

I am using what is called plantation soil, It was what the pet store suggested i use, it seems almost like a mixture of soil and minced bark. do you suggest something better?? Just looked it up and it is coconut husk fibres

[xXCleoPatraXx]

I am using what is called plantation soil, It was what the pet store suggested i use, it seems almost like a mixture of soil and minced bark. do you suggest something better?? Just looked it up and it is coconut husk fibres

i use coconut fibres ITS EXECLEENTT Use that!

[Daybreaker]

Excessive saliva/bubbles is a sign of an RI, so I too say bring the snake to a vet.

Can you explain your setup more? What is the BP housed in, what are you using for heating, what are your hot and cold side temps and how are you measuring them, etc?

[jon7]

thats way to cold! thats like having no heat at all. get him to a vet. ASAP!!!!!!!!!!

[Kaorte]

If the snake accidentally took in a mouth full of substrate, it is quite possible that the saliva is a side affect of that. I would monitor the snake closely for a day or two. If the substrate is not present and the snake still has saliva/mucous/bubbles coming from the nose or mouth, or is making a wheezing noise, you need to see a vet. A Respiratory infection can only be treated by antibiotics from a vet.