Sounds like Mr. Snake has an URI. We are taking him in to the vet today - a local (42 miles away!) one on both lists provided by the general herp FAQ (ARAV and ANAPSID) and recommended by a guy I ran into that kept snakes in the past - Dr. Scott Stahl in Vienna, VA.

They gave us an apppointment today on short notice. I am so releived. The person on the phone asked that I look at their website and check out the care sheet in case I have any questions when I get there. I told her that I'm on this site daily and have gotten lots of information and read care sheets, but would be happy to look at their site, too.

The care sheet is very general and relates to boas/pythons alike. But there were a few details that surprised me. I was wondering if you seasoned members / breeders could please comment in general, or specifically to Ball Pythons. Thanks!

Here it is:
http://www.seavs.com/case_studies/sn...as_pythons.asp

- Melissa