Ok. I'm a bit stumped here since I am very familiar with normal lab values for mammals, but not for reptiles.

I took my YB female (1000+ grams) to the local vet that is supposedly very experienced with herps. I brought her in because I've had her for a month, and she has only eaten one ASF rat, has had only one BM (first day I brought her home. It was runny, but I thought she was just very stressed out), and has lost 245 grams. She has had a perfect shed, drinks water, & is not lethargic. But the weight loss really scared me. Mind you, I purchased this girl from a well-known breeder who first gave me a YB female with mites (& an aggressive disposition), and I gave her back to him. So, he gave me this girl in return. He offered to exchange her also, but I don't know what care she will receive if she goes back to him.

Anyway, the vet gave her Flagyl, took some blood, and told me to try feeding in 5-7 days. I tried feeding a week later. No luck.

The blood test came back with all normal ranges, except for Azurophils (monocytes). These were at 28%. She said they were slightly elevated & possibly meant my BP was fighting off an infection. The vet decided against antibiotic treatment because she said the snake did not seem sick.

My problem is: What is the normal range for these cells in BPs?
And, I am not sure about this vet since she kept telling me that the BP should be in a large tank (I have my adult females in CB70s, with an Ultra Therm UTH regulated by a thermostat, a hide, a water bowl with spring water. The temps are 81-83 ambient, 94-95 hot spot, humidity is 55-65%), and that belly heat was not good, but that heat from over the enclosure is best (radiant heat panels, etc.). And that I should cool down the enclosure in order to help her fight the infection. All of the opposite of what I've heard & currently do.

Any advice? Thoughts? All is welcome. I have 13 other BPs in perfect health, growing, feeding, pooping, etc. I know this one was just not kept in optimal conditions before I got her.