I am sooo upset. I heard my girl (J.J.) making a very faint "clicking" sound this morning and started searching here, read all the posts and saw a (very good) video on how to inspect for bubbles with the mouth open looking at the nasal cavity. I waited til this afternoon to check (because she just had a large meal 1.5 days ago) and unfortunately there were tiny bubbles. . . I had noticed a change in her behavior since her shed ended on friday and I think it happened because I left a moist hide for her shed on each side (I am totally kicking myself now that I realize) because she didn't seem interested in the warm side hide, and I have been struggling with low humidity. Here's the question. I know I am taking her in as soon as possible, which can be on tuesday (if i take off from work) or on wednesday when I am already off work. there is also an animal 911 pretty close to here and they deal with exotics. I called and I can go in now but (here's where I am uncertain) they have someone who "has some knowledge of snakes, but is not the specialist" and that has me worried. I know of an excellent Dr for reptiles that is farther away and i would go there on tue or wed. so, 1. since this has just manifested itself, will another day or two be a big issue (I'm totally worried, so I want to go now) and 2. would it be better to wait to see someone who is more experienced and knowledgeable, even though my J.J. would have to wait a couple more days? I appreciate any and all opinions. . .
Also! I forgot to ask, I read that the usual antibiotics are Baytril, Fortaz, and Amikacin. One member here was recommending Fortaz. Is it a choice, or does it depend on the type of infection which one is used?
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