Hello all, I just bought off craigs list for an awesome deal (350.00) a black pewter. I picked him up Friday and have had him in quarantine since then. I looked him over quite well and seemed to be in good health (no visable mite, weight and size looked good). I have had/seen snakes with RI before and he showed no signs like labored breathing, bubbles, crackling or sounds when I put him up to my ear and listen, open mouth etc.

The persone who sold him to me said he hasnt eaten in 2 weeks (he's about 240g) so I decieded to feed him on my other snakes feeding schedule which is today sunday. I took him out just to handle him since he's been put away and after about 10min he started to drool quite a bit. Very clear not foamy, and I would say about 2 table spoons before I put him away. I put him back up to my ear and no sounds coming from him and his mouth is not open, no labored breathing, no signs Im used to for seeing RI.

I'm very worried and done want this to turn bad. What could this be? I have never seen anything like this. I have 12 snakes and never seen any of them like this. My first responce is RI but Im hoping for better. Any help is appreciated. Since It's Sunday I cant take him to the vet till tomorrow if I have to. I guess if its too good to be true,, most of the time it is..

Thanks in advance!