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.

Very sorry for your loss. :(

That really sucks :(