BP and Weird Noises

[EvilFourZero]

Hey,
Lately my ball python has been opening his mouse a little bit, looking upwards, and making a weird noise. I talked to someone else, and he said theres a good chance that he could have an upper respitory infection. I went and got a new bulb to keep him warm enough. Does anybody else know what this could be? or have any ideas on treatment?

[mr~python]

sounds like URI to me too. take him to the vet to get checked out.

[EvilFourZero]

Alright...I will get him to the vet ASAP. It looks as if he's enjoying the new bulb

[tigerlily]

I'll second that. Find a good vet asap. http://www.arav.org/USMembers.htm

[tigerlily]

Have you tried to examine the mouth?

Here's a link to the caresheet. I really recommend you get those temps in the right ranges. In fact you may want to up the temps just a bit. 85 cool side and 95 warm side. You will need antibiotics to combat a RI, which will require a vet visit. Let us know how the vet trip goes.

[EvilFourZero]

I'm going to go talk to my mom about getting him to the vet. is it bad to hold him during this time?

[joepythons]

I'm going to go talk to my mom about getting him to the vet. is it bad to hold him during this time?

I bet its upper resp also.Yes try not to handle him only whats needed as this will stress him also.Keep us posted

[EvilFourZero]

Alright well it turns out that there are no vets that will treat my baby near by. So in 30 mins I'm calling a specialist, talking to him, see what he needs me to do. Then I'm going to drive up there so he can treat my baby. (Dr. Servantez, exotics specialist.). I will keep you guys posted.

[iceman25]

Moving this up here.

[cassandra]

When the snake opens his mouth, do you see bubbles or lots of salvia, maybe clear or maybe opaque (think like human snot)?