Urgent problem. Regurge.

Something is critically wrong with my male Pennywise. Before anyone asks, yes, I have moved him across the house away from my other snakes. He is throwing up. This came out of nowhere. He regurged 2 rats tonight (im assuming his meal from 3 days ago and then the meal from a week before that) and now he is vomiting clear liquid.

Someone mentioned one of the rats he ate may have gotten him sick. I've never had an issue like this before. So far no other snakes have been showing issues. Vet is not possible until Monday and I have to leave tomorrow and wont be back until Saturday night. Vet is closed Sunday.

I watched him throw up this most recent and third time. It is a clear liquid. He made a very long raspy noise when he was throwing up. Not ruling RI out at the moment but he hasn't shown any other RI symptoms such as bubbles or popping or other weird breathing normally. Not sure what to do. This is happening at the absolute worst time.

Anyone have anything they could tell me? Going to be keeping a close eye on the rest of my collection to see if this is some sort of infection and if it spreads.

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If it had an RI it more than likely would not have recently eaten.

You may want to check into a emergency vey. It may be difficult to find one that has experience with snakes but its worth a shot. With that much fluid lose I think the snake needs medical attention sooner rather than later.

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If it had an RI it more than likely would not have recently eaten.

You may want to check into a emergency vey. It may be difficult to find one that has experience with snakes but its worth a shot. With that much fluid lose I think the snake needs medical attention sooner rather than later.

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We want to but the nearest one the see's snakes is too far away. Monday is the earliest he can see a snake vet which sucks but I can't make it go any faster and now at the worst of times I have to leave town in the morning. I'm really hoping he pulls through. When it rains it poors. 3 hours ago this wasnt even a thought and now everything is spiraling out of control.

In the meantime he is seperated from everyone and being left alone as best I can to avoid more stress.

You may at least call a exotic emergency vet, explain the situation, and see what they recommend to do until Monday.

What are the ambient and hotspot temps?

I hope this takes a turn for the better. Positive thought headed your way. :)

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You may at least call a exotic emergency vet, explain the situation, and see what they recommend to do until Monday.

What are the ambient and hotspot temps?

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Ambient temps were way too low. 75. Just bought two heaters one for the room where most of my snakes are and one for where he is being kept.

Hotspot is 90

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If the ambient was truly 75 that shouldn't be the issue with hotspots at 90. Now if there is a chance the ambient temps were lower than that could cause digestion issues and you are doing well to boost the temp to prevent the others from starting down the same path if that is the case.

If it were me I would raise the sick ones hotspot to 92 and keep the humidity up a bit. I would also try to get him in a room with an ambient temp in the low 80s. You may find this easiest in a closet. Being a smaller room it will be easier and cheaper to heat. It will also be very calm and stress free for your snake.

BTW, those heaters will work but the best option and what most of us use are the oil filled models.

This is a cheaper model and it doesn't have a digital thermostat.

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If you have the money these have worked well for me. I have one in my snake room and another for wherever I may want it. The one in my snake room has given me a few good years of service so far. It is better because it has a digital thermostat.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/De-Longhi-5...etting/3262151

Those will have to be when I get to my new house. I want to do it sooner but I don't have the extra money until I start my knew job but as soon as I do I'll pick one of those up. Thank you so much for the recomendation.

No problem.

Good luck!