So it begins! BCI Popping

Now that my babies are here I am going to freak out every two seconds about them, fair warning!

I heard a couple of pops come from my female as she was exploring my hand (she doesn't like to let go!) Do I just keep an eye on this over the next few days? She's otherwise active and strong. The male doesn't grip anywhere near as tight as her but is just as active. Their bins are heating up as we speak.

She's definately popping. They have to stay in their transport box for one more night because I need to go get them a new themostat but tomorrow they are going in the bins. What do I do? ):

Depends on what's causing the "popping" noise you're hearing. It could be an RI, but it could be something totally simple like a piece of stuck shed in her nostril.

They are going back in the shipping box?? In what? A deli cup or a bag?

Make sure the box is somewhere warm, but no higher than 82-84 degrees. They won't be able to move away from the heat source, so you have to be careful that they don't overheat. Too warm is worse than too cool. But if it IS an RI, you don't want them to cool down too much either.

I would actually rather put them in their bins. Just turn off the heat pad so it can't overheat until you get the t-stat hooked up tomorrow. But they'd probably be more comfortable there. Again, you'll have to put them in a warm place though.

I messed around with my tstat and got it going again. The popping is coming from her lungs I can feel it when I hold her.


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Then she needs to see a vet for antibiotics.

Given the way you acquired them and all the mess around that, I'm not surprised. Get her to a vet, and good luck! Keep us updated.

There aren't any reptile vets here. /:


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Originally Posted by Flint

There aren't any reptile vets here. /:


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Then you need to find one. I drive 45 min to my reptile vet. She needs a vet.

This is where it gets interesting as I know you are low on funds. NO chewing you out as it is not constructive, but I will be blunt. You NEED to find a vet as others have said or you will more than likely watch the snake die.

Do all you can with temps and humidity and research what you can do there at home, but more than likely a vet will be needed.

As I said before, whoever "gifted" you the snakes did you and the snakes no favors. The front end preparation is above all else before the snakes come it includes researching vets and everything. In all reality, if you are not able to care for them or can't afford their care you need to find somebody who can.

Nobody wants to make you feel bad or see you fail, just the opposite actually. Find a vet, drive an hour or two if needed. Usually they can fix you up for home care on the first visit.

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Originally Posted by Gio

This is where it gets interesting as I know you are low on funds. NO chewing you out as it is not constructive, but I will be blunt. You NEED to find a vet as others have said or you will more than likely watch the snake die.

Do all you can with temps and humidity and research what you can do there at home, but more than likely a vet will be needed.

As I said before, whoever "gifted" you the snakes did you and the snakes no favors. The front end preparation is above all else before the snakes come it includes researching vets and everything. In all reality, if you are not able to care for them or can't afford their care you need to find somebody who can.

Nobody wants to make you feel bad or see you fail, just the opposite actually. Find a vet, drive an hour or two if needed. Usually they can fix you up for home care on the first visit.

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Exactly. Well said. :gj: