First post. I have lurked for far too long anyhow before joining. but I will get right to the point. I am in super concerned mode right now. Cosmo, my male BP, has not been eating regularly and is losing weight.

vitals
- weight - 447g (down about 125g from about 570g)
- habitat - 41qt sterlite tub
- substrate - paper towels
- temps - cool = 80F and hot = 92F
- age - 1 year, 1 month
- feeds on both live and p/k rats
- last shed was 3 weeks ago

now in addition to this, he has been sluggish and will not even take just weaned rats. He used to be on small rats 1 time per week. He has what appears to be a bruise on the top of his nose and his nostrils appear inflammed. I have taken pics and got a close up. At first I thought it might have been a nip he got when attempting to feed but you can see there is no broken skin or scar. I have already made a vet appointment for him but the earliest he can get in is not until late next week. but I only noticed the bruise yesterday and freaked and hope I can get this sorted out before next week.

Thanks in advance!

pics