Damian off to the vet

[Jmarshall]

So I had some concerns Damian may have a slight RI. He had made this hissing wheezing noise and I was told to keep an eye on him as I wasnt sure which is was. Well He has continued to do it occasionally when I am holding him. I then heard him make this noise when he was just sitting on my bed and the following day I opened the tub and heard him make a squeaking noise. I have decided that I should get him to the vet to be safe (especially after the squeak). He has also not eaten for about three weeks when he was eating very routinely before that.. It looked like he was going to shed (slight pink belly) but it never came.. I am thinking he has a RI and the occasional wheeze, was an early sign..

My question is this. I have a diluted "ready to use" bottle of f10. It is diluted 1:250.. I have heard of some people having success with nebulizing this solution in a tub with their snakes. I have researched how to do it if I decide to go that route but I am on the fence. His vet appointment is in a week from today.. Would you guys skip the f10 and just go straight to the vet or nebulize in the mean time? Thanks in advance for any feedback!

*He will be going to the vet regardless*

Also, I think his humidity was too high (had trouble getting it down for a bit) was also washing his tub with soap and water and no disinfectant.. He is my first scaly friend and Ive done tons of research but I am still learning.

[Bogertophis]

I've never used F10 that way (nebulized) though I'm aware that some say it's effective...personally I'd see the vet first. In the meantime I'd probably bump
up his temperatures by a couple (1-3) degrees, assuming they are already correct (?). I wouldn't want the F10 treatment to interact (negatively) with what-
ever the vet thinks is best...remember, that's what you're paying him/her for. Do talk it over with the vet though. Medications all can have side effects...
and while one may be effective, two together might harm the snake.

[Avsha531]

So I had some concerns Damian may have a slight RI. He had made this hissing wheezing noise and I was told to keep an eye on him as I wasnt sure which is was. Well He has continued to do it occasionally when I am holding him. I then heard him make this noise when he was just sitting on my bed and the following day I opened the tub and heard him make a squeaking noise. I have decided that I should get him to the vet to be safe (especially after the squeak). He has also not eaten for about three weeks when he was eating very routinely before that.. It looked like he was going to shed (slight pink belly) but it never came.. I am thinking he has a RI and the occasional wheeze, was an early sign..

My question is this. I have a diluted "ready to use" bottle of f10. It is diluted 1:250.. I have heard of some people having success with nebulizing this solution in a tub with their snakes. I have researched how to do it if I decide to go that route but I am on the fence. His vet appointment is in a week from today.. Would you guys skip the f10 and just go straight to the vet or nebulize in the mean time? Thanks in advance for any feedback!

*He will be going to the vet regardless*

Also, I think his humidity was too high (had trouble getting it down for a bit) was also washing his tub with soap and water and no disinfectant.. He is my first scaly friend and Ive done tons of research but I am still learning.

Keep us posted, I hope everything goes ok and it's nothing too terrible... sending thoughts and prayers for Damian <3