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    Resp. Infection

    Ok. Got our 1st mail order snake right at a month ago and tonight found him to have a resp. Infection. It appears I caught it early. Mucous presant by no signs of distress. This is our 1st case but thanks to this site im educated in what to look for and how to identify. Am taking him to vet in the morning. My question is how is the best way to handle talking to to breeder we got him from? I for sure need to let them know so they can keeP an eye on their collection but don't know if they will be offended or defensive. Not naming names but it's a well known breeder. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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    Did it have signs of RI when it was delivered? If so, I feel you should have let the breeder know then. If not, the breeder will probably not be offended but talk to you about your husbandry.

    What makes you think it is the breeder that gave the snake RI and not you?

    We should probably be talking about your husbandry. Tell us what numbers you are providing your ball and how you are measuring them.
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    Tripple check your QT set-up.
    You should let the breeder know just as a precaution.

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    Re: Resp. Infection

    Oh I learned a long time ago not to assume anything! Lol. Im not looking to place blame on anyone. Last night was the 1st sign of illness. His husbandry is fine. He's in a rack system, temp set at 88 humidity runs around 55-60. I've since upped his temp to 92. But I was talking to a much more experienced friend last night and she was expressing concern about the breeder getting offended when I call to tell him. My only concern is his collection, I feel like he needs to know so he can keep an eye on them IN CASE he was sick b4 he was shipped out. I don't see me offending him by alerting him but that conversation has me concerned. Bottom line is its here and now and I want to do the responsable thing with out offending anyone.

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    and that is how you need to inform the breeder.
    could have been the stress of shipping too.

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    Re: Resp. Infection

    how do you mean? we treat every new snake for mites as they come in, their numbers are good, tubs and water are always clean. heck, we got a pur water filter specifically for our snakes after we got our 1st one. lol

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    What are the ambient air temps? This is likely more important than hot spot when it comes to lungs the air they are breathing.

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    Re: Resp. Infection

    High 70's during the day and low 70's at night.

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    Re: Resp. Infection

    Quote Originally Posted by h&tmaster View Post
    High 70's during the day and low 70's at night.
    no temp change is needed.
    that could be the cause right there

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    Agreed, high 70s are fine but low 70's are too cool and temp is also linked to RI. I would not recommend lower than 77ºF (75ºF at the dead bottom if you have accurate thermometers) I would not alter the hot spot but the ambient temps I would lift to 82 during the illness. Then drop them to 80º after recovery.

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