Definately R I

I bought two snakes from a reptile shop that turned out that one snake that I bought has diagnosed RI. The other was suspected could have RI brewing. Right now I'm trying to get the issue resolved with the reptile store. Anyhow, my snake would randomly snap his mouth open, like to unglue his jaw. He was not trying to attack just trying to get some more comfort back. I also noticed where his tongue comes out to taste the air, he had tiny bubbles that would come out. Upon the more observation he would start to weeze and whistle. If you don't have those concerte symptoms your snake may/maynot have RI. From what it sounds like, if yours has RI its not advanced. I would try to make sure that your temps are correct. My Esie that was suspected that had the RI brewing in her lungs (she doesnt have it now if she ever did), I was told my my herp vet that a little bit of exposure to the sun, either early morning when the sun just came out or late evening when the sun isn't beating down, should help clear it up. Dr. said no more than 15-20 mins. So if you have a patio or a pool chair, I would just go and layout for a few mins and listen to some music and have your snake catch some rays. lmao. I definately wish you the best. I'm sure it will be fine. :gallery:

well i just bought her yesterday i bought a heat pad a new lamp and a rheostat and the temps are good now i dont know before that tho. "damn craigslist" but ill try letting her get some sun thanks a bunch

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Originally Posted by Evilme5229

I bought two snakes from a reptile shop that turned out that one snake that I bought has diagnosed RI. The other was suspected could have RI brewing. Right now I'm trying to get the issue resolved with the reptile store. Anyhow, my snake would randomly snap his mouth open, like to unglue his jaw. He was not trying to attack just trying to get some more comfort back. I also noticed where his tongue comes out to taste the air, he had tiny bubbles that would come out. Upon the more observation he would start to weeze and whistle. If you don't have those concerte symptoms your snake may/maynot have RI. From what it sounds like, if yours has RI its not advanced. I would try to make sure that your temps are correct. My Esie that was suspected that had the RI brewing in her lungs (she doesnt have it now if she ever did), I was told my my herp vet that a little bit of exposure to the sun, either early morning when the sun just came out or late evening when the sun isn't beating down, should help clear it up. Dr. said no more than 15-20 mins. So if you have a patio or a pool chair, I would just go and layout for a few mins and listen to some music and have your snake catch some rays. lmao. I definately wish you the best. I'm sure it will be fine. :gallery:

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thanks so much thats really reassuring!

This is why you don't buy from craigslist unless you know what to look for. You could have gotten a Boa from a breeder in perfect health for under $100. Good luck with the vet visit and hopefully she recovers quick.

Bump up her hot spot, make sure it is low stress too. Keep humidity in good levels. Good luck with her.

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

This is why you don't buy from craigslist unless you know what to look for. You could have gotten a Boa from a breeder in perfect health for under $100. Good luck with the vet visit and hopefully she recovers quick.

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I think that is a little general, and for the most part untrue. I have gotten numerous reptile off of craigslist, all were in perfect condition. WITHOUT disease or bugs.

WEll guess whhat they dont think its RI but shes definately sick and i got some antibiotics for her and she should be getting better soon

mmk brimstone i did noe what to look for but the stage it was in was so early u could barely here it and he "said" hias temps were right. And the way i look at it i may have spent alot of cash but he was stupid and she probably would've died

thats good! hope she recovers fully
I took my guy outside today, as suggested above, for the first time! he loved it! he crawled around in the grass and stuck his head up like a scope or something, looking all around. he looked like he was having a blast, tongue going a million miles an hour and soaking up the sun!

haha i wish i could but its cold enough to snow outside lol
that might not be to good for him =]