Should I make a vet visit?

[giaach]

Alright this may sound weird but Kingsley is a 5 month old male spider who eats like a pig, lives the life cruisin in his cage, and chillin out. But, I went to pick him up the other day and his underside seemed soft and mushy, not strong a firm. Could something be wrong. He eats an adult mouse every 5 days (he's 150 g right now, I want him at 200, then I'll move down to one mouse every 7 days) I'm not sure if it's a sign of parasites or anything worse.... being a spider he comes from a reputable dealer so I would assume he doesn't have any parasites or worms. What could it be?

[spix14]

Might want to just in case, I'm not sure what could be causing it but loss of muscle tone is a bad sign in a snake.

[TheMissingLink]

When in doubt go. Not sure he's still there but give him a call.


Michael P. Myers, DVM
3924 Airport Highway
Toledo, OH 43615
Tel: (419) 385-7433

[2kdime]

Michael Myers?!?! YIKES!!!

Halloween movies bad guy.

When in doubt go he's a good herp vet.


Michael P. Myers, DVM
3924 Airport Highway
Toledo, OH 43615
Tel: (419) 385-7433

[TanyaL]

When I read your post, the first and only thing that came to mind was the member who posted a video of their snake with blisters and stuff. I certainly would make an appointment ASAP. For piece of mind at least.

good luck and if you do take your bp to the vet, please post the outcome.

[giaach]

Well he doesn't have any blisters or anything like that, it's just he seemed either bloated or kinda weak on his underside, I never noticed it before. Could it possibly be from a large meal he ate this past saturday?

[spix14]

I doubt it. I would at least give the vet a call and see what he thinks of it.

[TanyaL]

Well he doesn't have any blisters or anything like that, it's just he seemed either bloated or kinda weak on his underside, I never noticed it before. Could it possibly be from a large meal he ate this past saturday?

I wasn't implying that, I was just saying that I immediately thought of that other snake. I don't know enough to give any advice, I'm just giving my opinion that I would probably have it checked out. But, we have had enough problems with our dogs lately that I guess I'm a bit cautious. Three months ago, before owning a bp, I didn't care about snakes but now, our bp is right up there with our dogs and just as important.

I'm sure you will do what is best for your bp! I don't have any doubt.

[giaach]

I really want to call that vet right now but Im 3 hrs away from him. Im at school right now and home is not close haha. I have some knowledgeable friends down here Im gonna consult tomorrow and see what they think. Now I'm worried oh man...

[starmom]

So, you're 3 hours away from the vet physically, but surely a phone is close by?! I always feel that if a person is worried and asking if they ought to call a vet, it usually means that they ought to call a vet. Peace of mind for no cost.
If the vet wants to see the snake, maybe there is one closer to your school; if not, then it's road trip time!!!