I totally understand where you are coming from. The last snake I brought home wound up having a bad case of Pseudomonas (culture confirmed). After 3 months of a battle she died. In the mean time, a male snake who was closest to her (before I realized she was sick) ended up with it as well. After the baytril treatment he went back on feed but to this day is still not right. He is eating but if I hold him for more than a few miniutes he starts yawn and wheeze a little. I have not decided if he has permanent damage to his respiratory system or if he is just carrying a low grade infection. I suppose only time will tell.