Sickbp

[Snakie14]

So I was given a BP who I was told is a few years old from a lady at work who's fiancé went to prison and this boys seems horrible in my opinion but before I rush him to my vet when open I wanna ask here If in home care is what he needs or more help. So he just shed and his skin is horribly bubbly and so thin that when I picked him up it ripped a little, I read it could be his set up or his feeding. I was told to give him a hopper mouse and so far he hasn't wanted one but every two or three weeks apart. Please any advice and wisdom would be appreciated before I go nuts with worry it's to late to fix what's wrong

[Craiga 01453]

If you can show us some pictures it would help.
downloading the app "tapatalk" on a smartphone is the easiest way to upload pics straight from your phone.

Also, information on his enclosure, setup, heating equipment, etc... would help us help you moving forward.

[Snakie14]

HIS things he came with looked nasty and old so I went and bought new water bowl and a new hiding rock. As of now he's in a 10 gallon tank with heat lamp on top of screen. His temp says 88 on hot side and I spray with a squirt bottle everyday but gonna by something better for misting. Sorry I can get a picture later. He will be getting a 50 gallon tank this weekend

[JodanOrNoDan]

Please read the following

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/foru...107-CARESHEETS

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...With-Pictures!

[Snakie14]

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[Snakie14]

Please read the following

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/foru...107-CARESHEETS

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...With-Pictures!

Just read that tank one gonna use it with his new tank especially since it'll be way larger gotta keep it warm and wet enough. I'll read the other caresheet thanks


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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Before you rush into getting a 50 gallons tank which is over killed even for an adult and will be hard to maintain, post some details and pictures.

First thing get a picture of the snake (full body pic on a flat surface, belly pic), second get his weight.

Than go through the current husbandry

Temps, humidity, substrate used, hide used, type of thermometer, thermostat etc.

If you have limited experience do not rush into setting it up the way you think it should be set up, BP are not very forgiven with their husbandry needs and for an animal that need to be rehabbed it is essential that those needs are met.

For example if the snake is only big enough for a hopper a 50 gallons tank would definitely be inadequate.

[Snakie14]

Before you rush into getting a 50 gallons tank which is over killed even for an adult and will be hard to maintain, post some details and pictures.

First thing get a picture of the snake, second get his weight.

Than go through the current husbandry

Temps, humidity, substrate used, hide used, type of thermometer, thermostat etc.

If you have limited experience do not rush into setting it up the way you think it should be set up, BP are not very forgiven with their husbandry needs and for an animal that need to be rehabbed it is essential that those needs are met.

For example if the snake is only big enough for a hopper a 50 gallons tank would definitely be inadequate.

Ok thanks for the advice I'll hold onto the tank and see if I can maybe get a 20 gallon or something his 10 just seems a little small not much room to move around at all with water bowl and hide away rock


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[JodanOrNoDan]

That looks like pictures I have seen of slipped skin disease. Please read this thread on the subject so you know what you are dealing with. You are going to need to take the animal to the vet. ASAP

[Craiga 01453]

Based on that picture, I agree with Jodan. I have only seen pictures and have no first hand experience, but if it was an animal in my care I would be finding a qualified exotics vet as soon as I could.

I hope things work out for you and the snake. Good luck!