Hi, Im new to the site but i really need some advice as there isnt much herb support locally. My ball who is almost two years old escaped for 3 months while under my little sisters care as i was trying to find a new home. We searched everywhere, several times a day, did everything your supposed to to find a snake and he didnt turn up so i thought he was a gonner for sure, until he showed up in her room about a week ago.

I was sooo excited, got his tank all set up the way he had it and his lights and humidifier on for him, left him undisturbed for 24 hours and brought him home a mouse. He has escaped before, not for nearly as long, but has always taken his food no matter what the circumstances, but now he wont eat.

He spent quite a while in his water bowl, but doesnt appear to be too dehydrated. He has been more active than usual, acting like hes hungry but he still wont take a mouse. I checked for mouth rot, there is no mucus or bubbles, his breathing seems a tad heavy but no weazing popping or bubbling, no mites, hes got some weird tongue action going (slow but frequent flickering), and when he "yawns" it looks like he cant get both sides closed at the same time. He also has what looks like dry spots on the back of his head before his neck. He has been zoning out which i thought was stargazing but after watching some videos i dont think it is. His light, temp and himidity levels are all good.

Ive been scouring info on everything from mouth rot, r.i., and ibd, but nothing seems to fit the whole picture here.

Sorry for such a long post but im freaking out a bit and there are no exoctic vet anywhere in my area. I have had b.ps for most of my life and ive never had one not eat, especially Bud after an adventure. Any advice? Or am i just being an over protective mom?