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  • 01-07-2013, 12:29 AM
    Michelle1221
    Bubbles
    So I came home from being gone most of the day and went to check everyone. I noticed that the albino had gone to the bathroom and soaked the paper towels he actually had condensation on part of the front of the tub.
    So I got him out wiped him down with a baby wipe and cleaned the tub. I put him back in and I noticed he had a couple bubbles around the front part of his face. I picked him back up and they were gone and I listened and did not hear anything. I did not see any smears on the tub or hides anywhere.
    Tonight was feeding night and he ate two mice without a problem and without hesitation. Temps have been right at 90-91 and 79-80. Humidty has been a little low right around the lows 50's until I mist. He has been acting "ball python normal" but since he is new and been here only about 3 weeks we have not had much interaction with him. Just to feed and change water and clean the tub when needed.
    I bumped up the temps to about 93 on the hot side and 82 on the cool as a precaution. Should I go higher? What about humidity?

    I was going to wait till tomorrow night to closely examine him over again since he just ate or just find a vet? I think I found one about an hour away from here:
    http://www.anapsid.org/vets/newjersey.html

    North Star Vets there are other vets closer but this one is recommended by other herp keepers. There is one literally around the corner I would like to give him a chance but I want him taken care of the right way. What's the normal care? Culture and baytril?
  • 01-07-2013, 12:51 AM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Bubbles
    Does he have any other signs of a RI besides bubbles? It may just be that he took a drink and had some still on his nose. Watch him and if he does any more signs of a RI, go ahead and make an appointment for the vet.
  • 01-07-2013, 01:03 AM
    Michelle1221
    What else to watch for?

    gaping, clicking, more mucus, wheezing?
    Anything else?

    I thought about water too. I'm hoping that's all it was. :please:
  • 01-07-2013, 01:10 AM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Bubbles
    Look for more bubbles, whistling, clicking, wheezing, mucus coming from the mouth and nose, a lethargic snake, and anything else that just seems off. A lot of time they'll go off feed too.
  • 01-07-2013, 08:54 PM
    qegalpal
    a telescoping head is another sign (nose always pointed up).
    hope it ends up being nothing.
    good luck
  • 01-08-2013, 12:32 AM
    Michelle1221
    So far nothing else unusual.
    I was advised to let him go a couple days and then give him a look over and hold him awhile and listen to him breathe.. I pulled his tub out today to mist and he was all curled up in his warm hide. I listened for a few minutes and heard nothing so fingers crossed it stays that way:please:
  • 01-08-2013, 10:33 PM
    Michelle1221
    So we looked him over tonight, held him for about 15 minutes and we looked in his mouth. We did not see or hear anything abnormal. :D
    I learned a few things from this for sure.
  • 01-08-2013, 11:26 PM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Bubbles
    I'm glad he's doing good! He had probably just drank some water. I'd still keep an eye on it the rest of the week, but it doesn't sound like a RI
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