what is this?

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Originally Posted by jeffjr464

what substrate are you using currently?

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i was using aspen wood shavings,but i've switched to repti-bark now.i have wondered if it was a allergy to the substrate.i've had another look at him today and there is little cracks on his scales as well as the red blotches.i actually think more of these red blotches seem to be appearing.his wheezing/breathing seems to be a lot better tho.i just wish i knew what these red blotches are

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Originally Posted by TanyaL

If he hasn't eaten in two months and hasn't lost any weight but yet the vet still wants to force feed...do you really want to trust the vet? I could be wrong but it's my understanding that force feeding is very stressful and should only be done as a last resort. There isn't any weight loss and there have been others who have gone a lot longer without eating so 2 months doesn't sound all that bad. I think I would seek a 2nd opinion

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Yes, as Tanya said, I'd be going for a second opinion in this case. If there is no weight loss happening and he is properly hydrated at least then I would not be allowing the vet to force feed.

Has he shed recently? Snakes can bruise/scratch real easy right after a shed. I would not force feed. Snakes usually won't eat when they have an RI or are on anitibiotics, when he feels better he will eat.

I would suggest giving him a warm bath after you give him his meds too.

My bp had RI back in Dec., I gave him shots, & was told to give him a warm bath, it will help with the antibiotics. I also didn't feed my bp while on the meds.

I too would get a SECOND opinion... Good Luck, & let us know how it goes.

my bp finally ate a small mouse tonight after going without anything for 2 month.he also shed his skin last week.thing is he's been on baytril for about 3 week now.i'm due back at vets this thursday.just wondering do i need to keep monty on the baytril or not?

Hi,

It is recomended to finish the course as, if you do not, the symptoms may have abated while the cause lingers so it "suddenly" gets sick again later.

And congrats on the feeding. :)


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Use it until the Vet tells you not to...

Did the red belly scales shed away or not?

i wouldn't say they came off with the shed.they just seem to faded slowly.i guess baytril must be a really good antibiotic.i'll keep on baytril and see what the vet says thursday.thanks to everyone for there advice and concern.what a cracking site this is.now i know where to come if any of my snakes gets ill again