Respritory Illness Help??

[Qalopsia]

Hey guys,

I posted here a couple of weeks ago in regards to my BP who was displaying early signs of an RI and he has not improved.

It started with him having some bubbly mucus in his mouth. I came here for advice and learned his cage was too hot. I got a thermostat to regulate it and it's going well. I took him to a vet who recommended I keep an eye on him for now.

He has continued to have bubbly mucus but because that was all, I left it alone. As of last night I have noticed him tilting his head back and slightly opening his mouth to help him breathe. When you push up his throat a little bubblesmwill come out of his mouth, and today a teeny bit came from his nose. Obviously he is not well

My vet is out of town until tuesday. Does antone have any links to home remedies that I could start today? I've seen one that looked good but required me to order things online. I just want to help make him well.

He also appears to be getting ready to shed, eyes are blue and skin is pinkish. Of couse all the weeks my vet could be on vacation it's when I need him

[Stewart_Reptiles]

No you need to go to a vet and not just your average vet you need to go to an herp vet, a culture must be done and anti-biotics must be prescribed (injectable), the treatment will last at least a month.

If there is mucus do not wait it's an advance stage find a vet that is available NOW.

[Qalopsia]

I've called 4 different reptile vets and none are available until Monday I know and understand how serious it is, I'm just trying to work with what I have because no one will see me. I have a preferred herp vet but he's out until Tuesday.

edit;; I'll try contacting emergency vets in the area and seeing if they have herp vets on staff

[locolobito]

I'll get dissed for this, but it worked for me. Need 2 tubs, 1 small tub with air holes big enough for snake to fit in. 2nd tub with no holes and air tight. Boil a cup of water after pouring into container add 1/2 teaspoon vapo rub and 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil. Put snake in small tub and place lid on it. Put that tub into bigger tub. Put bowl of mixture in big tub. Close lid. Check after 5-7 minutes. Put lid back on. Remove snake after an additional 7-10 minutes. Repeat again in 24-48 hours.

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[Albert Clark]

Respiratory illnesses are very dangerous for the animal and any other animals in close proximity. The prudent thing to do is to quarantine the sick snake away from any others and put him on paper towels in a clean, disinfected enclosure. Make a emergency appointment with the available exotic vet. Boost the ambient temperature a few degrees to help with stimulating the snakes immune system but if he is producing mucus and bubbling at the mouth and nose the infection is advanced and he needs a culture of the secretions and a antibiotic treatment plan.

[bcr229]

I'll get dissed for this, but it worked for me. Need 2 tubs, 1 small tub with air holes big enough for snake to fit in. 2nd tub with no holes and air tight. Boil a cup of water after pouring into container add 1/2 teaspoon vapo rub and 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil. Put snake in small tub and place lid on it. Put that tub into bigger tub. Put bowl of mixture in big tub. Close lid. Check after 5-7 minutes. Put lid back on. Remove snake after an additional 7-10 minutes. Repeat again in 24-48 hours.

Both vapo rub and eucalyptus oil can be dangerous to reptiles.

My vet told me that if I want to nebulize to offer relief then sterile saline or just plain water would be the best option. Think of it like when you are congested and you take a hot, steamy shower - you clear out your sinuses and feel better.

Note this doesn't help fight the illness, just the symptom of being congested.

[Qalopsia]

Thank you guys for all your advice

The regular reptile vets were unavailable yesterday but I was able to get him an appointment with our local emergency vet who I was unaware saw reptiles when I posted this. Cecil will be receiving injections of Baytril (I think is what it was? I'm at work and can't read the label atm) every 5 days for the next few days. I'm glad I found someone to see him.

Thankfully he is my only snake so I have no others to worry about catching his infection. I've uped his humidity and will see what I can do about the ambient side of his cage. His warm side fluctuates between 89 degrees and 94 degrees but typically stays between 90 and 93 degrees (sometimes reaches extremes because of ther most at but never less or more than what's listed above).

Thanks for the advice everyone, hopefully he'll be back up to speed soon!

[locolobito]

F10 SC I was told is usable also. Thanks for not calling me a total idiot.

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[Qalopsia]

I've read that too, thanks for the help. He already seems to have improved some with the help of the antibiotics, hopefully he'll continue to do so!