Blood?

[kurtkoils]

Oh, good. The sick rat will probably get better on his own. I'd say just watch him for a while and make sure that he isn't exhibiting any other signs of infection (ie. wheezing or gurgling sounds, sneezing, sluggishness, an apparent lack of personal hygiene, etc.) Respiratory illnesses are VERY common in rats, but can sometimes result in fatalities. Quarantining him is a good idea though. Also make sure that you check for any of the same symptoms in your other rats.

Now, I know a good deal about rodents, but I'm VERY new to the herp world, haha. As far as feeding the rat in question to your snake, I personally would wait until the discharge clears up just to be on the safe side.

Luckily, my Ball is CB and has been eating thawed frozen mice successfully. I don't think that I could stand raising rats for him; I'd probably end up keeping them ALL as pets and showing up on an episode of "Animal Cops" at some point. Haha. Good luck.

[Boo_Balls]

Oh, good. The sick rat will probably get better on his own. I'd say just watch him for a while and make sure that he isn't exhibiting any other signs of infection (ie. wheezing or gurgling sounds, sneezing, sluggishness, an apparent lack of personal hygiene, etc.) Respiratory illnesses are VERY common in rats, but can sometimes result in fatalities. Quarantining him is a good idea though. Also make sure that you check for any of the same symptoms in your other rats.

Now, I know a good deal about rodents, but I'm VERY new to the herp world, haha. As far as feeding the rat in question to your snake, I personally would wait until the discharge clears up just to be on the safe side.

Luckily, my Ball is CB and has been eating thawed frozen mice successfully. I don't think that I could stand raising rats for him; I'd probably end up keeping them ALL as pets and showing up on an episode of "Animal Cops" at some point. Haha. Good luck.

Haha I know what your saying it's SO hard raising them and then saying ahhh well your lunch today sorry. =[ But then again I'm getting a zoo in my bedroom.... 3 leapord geckos, 2 6-7ft RTBoas, and 6 balls and counting. plus the rat cages. uhhgg can you say hard to sleep at night?!?!?! But yea he's getting kind of sluggish and I dont see any approvement. at all...

Like you I too am new to the herp world. I just got a few new snakes and one is 100% het for pied. and a breeder male who I notice blowing bubble aka R.I and a Female but the male looks kinda like a yellow belly when i get pictures im going to post something for help. my female also kinda looks like one but not as much as the male. uhg this stuff takes a toll on you after a few weeks.

But thank you guys all so much for all the info you guys brought to me! seriously you guys