Hello,

I live in a small town and am disabled so can't travel long distances. I have a 5 year old Mohave ball python named Sid. He has the same living conditions that he has had for five years. The only difference is his humidifier is broken and I am waiting for a replacement. This has happened twice before and he has never gotten this problem. He sounds like he is hissing when he breathes. There is no discharge, he just had a good shed, his eyes are bright, he is eating and active. I am trying to find a vet that will see him but have had no luck. I am very concerned about him and wondering if anyone knows of anything I can do for him while I am trying to find a vet. I will be getting his humidifier in the next couple of days but is there any type of over the counter medicine I can give him? He is such a sweet boy and I am terribly worried. He is 45" long but I don't know his weight. He does not seem to have lost weight and is quite healthy looking. I will resume my vet search tomorrow morning but would so appreciate any advice anyone could give. Thank you so much. elysheva