Dead snake!!

Just went into the room I was keeping quarantined snakes. They both had RI. I guess it was too far along. Even with treatment she died today. She was a 3000gram female. Its a sad day here.

I'm sorry - was this the same one that you noticed being sick just a week ago?

Yes it is. I went to a vet and got medication and she looked like she was getting better. Then she just died. I picked her up and a bunch of fluid came out. So now im going into sterilize everything mode

So sorry to hear

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:sniff: my condolences...

Thanks. She was a good snake. I hate to see them go

Sorry for your loss. Will you be getting a necro done just to make sure she died of the RI and not another unknown illness/disease?

Maybe, I'm going to have a vet friend come look at her.

Damn3000 grams,I'm sorry man....what kind of conditions were u keeping her in? From my understanding RIs happen from high humidity and the tank/enclosure getting to cool.. For what other reasons can a Bp get a RI

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

Damn3000 grams,I'm sorry man....what kind of conditions were u keeping her in? From my understanding RIs happen from high humidity and the tank/enclosure getting to cool.. For what other reasons can a Bp get a RI

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Those of you with more knowledge/experience please feel free to chime in.

Respiratory infections are not "caused" by environmental conditions. They are caused by a virus or possibly a bacterial infection. Poor husbandry depresses a snake's immune system and makes it more vulnerable to infection.

The OP said that the snake was in quarantine, so it was a new animal that most likely arrived with the bug on board. By following good practices and keeping the snake quarantined, he most likely saved his entire collection from illness and/or death, not to mention himself from budget busting vet bills.

My condolences to the OP, but you should also know you've done extremely well by your current animals.