Uh-oh...possible RI?

[Salamander Rising]

You should definitely turn the temperature higher and try to take her to the vet as soon as possible.

Also, have you contacted the breeder? I've never had snakes shipped over to me, but in my opinion, no snake should be arriving 'ice cold'

I did, from a very reputable breeder.

Now it has an RI and I suspect it was the carrier for my other BP's RI.

FedEx flew it ~past~ *my* state and it landed in NJ and then came back here to be delivered.
It was past 24 hour delivery time frame, the heat pad was shot and the snake was icy cold.

At first I thought the female was the RI carrier but the male is MUCH sicker than she is so I have to assume he was the one who made her sick...and he's been with 2 of my other females, one of which has been with my male Pastel.

I'm a nervous wreck.

I know they sell reptile shipping heat pads that go beyond 24 hours.

He should have had one, considering the cold temps during his flight.

The OP should definitely hike the temps up and get to a vet, stat.

I'm terribly sorry the OP is going through this.

I know how heartbreaking it is.

I love my Colombian like crazy and it would kill me to lose him.

[WarriorPrincess90]

I did, from a very reputable breeder.

Now it has an RI and I suspect it was the carrier for my other BP's RI.

FedEx flew it ~past~ *my* state and it landed in NJ and then came back here to be delivered.
It was past 24 hour delivery time frame, the heat pad was shot and the snake was icy cold.

At first I thought the female was the RI carrier but the male is MUCH sicker than she is so I have to assume he was the one who made her sick...and he's been with 2 of my other females, one of which has been with my male Pastel.

I'm a nervous wreck.

I know they sell reptile shipping heat pads that go beyond 24 hours.

He should have had one, considering the cold temps during his flight.

The OP should definitely hike the temps up and get to a vet, stat.

I'm terribly sorry the OP is going through this.

I know how heartbreaking it is.

I love my Colombian like crazy and it would kill me to lose him.

Well, I upped the temps last week and was keeping an eye on her. I posted an update yesterday. She ate Tuesday no problem and I pulled her out to inspect her yesterday. No more popping noises! And there was no slime/mucus/drool around her mouth or just inside it. She's under surveillance, but whatever the popping was it stopped. Any more signs appear and I will take her.

Are your kids doing any better Salamander?

[Salamander Rising]

Well, I upped the temps last week and was keeping an eye on her. I posted an update yesterday. She ate Tuesday no problem and I pulled her out to inspect her yesterday. No more popping noises! And there was no slime/mucus/drool around her mouth or just inside it. She's under surveillance, but whatever the popping was it stopped. Any more signs appear and I will take her.

Are your kids doing any better Salamander?

Wonderful news!


Mine are not any worse, at least.
I thought sure the male was dying last night but I suppose the Spider genes were causing him to flail about and corkscrew while he was trying to clear his mouth out.
[that nearly scared me to death]

They're both in QT tubs with higher temps/humidity and getting their shots.

Not much else I can do but watch everybody and pray.

Great news about your Boa baby, though.

They have got to be the most loveable snakes, ever....

I'm not sure if it's a "Boa thing" or not but my 7 year old Dumerils girl "grunts" when I take her out of her condo.
She was not handled much before I got her so she's not terribly social and I assume the grunts are grumbles of displeasure.

She pretty much just wraps around my waist and hides her head behind me on the chair.

The Colombian is all over the place, by contrast and loves hanging out in the tree we put up for him in the bedroom.

I think she'd have a stroke if I tried to get her to play on the tree.

[yes, it's actually part of a tree about 7 feet tall]....LOL

[WarriorPrincess90]

Wonderful news!


Mine are not any worse, at least.
I thought sure the male was dying last night but I suppose the Spider genes were causing him to flail about and corkscrew while he was trying to clear his mouth out.
[that nearly scared me to death]

They're both in QT tubs with higher temps/humidity and getting their shots.

Not much else I can do but watch everybody and pray.

Great news about your Boa baby, though.

They have got to be the most loveable snakes, ever....

I'm not sure if it's a "Boa thing" or not but my 7 year old Dumerils girl "grunts" when I take her out of her condo.
She was not handled much before I got her so she's not terribly social and I assume the grunts are grumbles of displeasure.

She pretty much just wraps around my waist and hides her head behind me on the chair.

The Colombian is all over the place, by contrast and loves hanging out in the tree we put up for him in the bedroom.

I think she'd have a stroke if I tried to get her to play on the tree.

[yes, it's actually part of a tree about 7 feet tall]....LOL

I'm really glad the popping stopped too. I couldn't believe my new baby might be sick. BUT, luckily, she seems quite active and so far no more signs. She is an absolute doll! I'm convinced she will tag me at least once when I open her tank...she's very feisty. I don't know if that's just the Colombian feeding response (which is very strong lol), or if it's just that she wasn't ever really handled? But she's a sweetie once she's out so I don't know.

She climbs me like a tree. Lol. But my Dumeril's boa does as well. The Dum is a sweetheart too though. Just not quite as active. My Dum used to hiss at me when I took her out. Now she's calmed down a lot. I LOVE the boas. Their personalities are amazing.

I really hope your kids get better soon. Spider's are so quirky. Hopefully he was just being a typical Spider. Poor babies.

[Salamander Rising]

I'm really glad the popping stopped too. I couldn't believe my new baby might be sick. BUT, luckily, she seems quite active and so far no more signs. She is an absolute doll! I'm convinced she will tag me at least once when I open her tank...she's very feisty. I don't know if that's just the Colombian feeding response (which is very strong lol), or if it's just that she wasn't ever really handled? But she's a sweetie once she's out so I don't know.

She climbs me like a tree. Lol. But my Dumeril's boa does as well. The Dum is a sweetheart too though. Just not quite as active. My Dum used to hiss at me when I took her out. Now she's calmed down a lot. I LOVE the boas. Their personalities are amazing.

I really hope your kids get better soon. Spider's are so quirky. Hopefully he was just being a typical Spider. Poor babies.

From everything I've read and heard baby Boas are snippy but grow out of it.

Brom is 5 years old and he probably got over it long before I got him.

If he's hungry though...he'll 'stalk me' as I get his FT rat ready.

I don't think I'd like to stick my paw in his condo on those nights....

However, if I touch him gently with the tongs, he snaps out of "feeding mode" and goes back to being cuddly again.

He loves to ride on my shoulders and rest his head on top of mine, "periscoping".

[it looks like I'm wearing Cleopatra's crown]

Both he and the Dumerils would eat every day if I let them.

They're pigs.

The Dum is 7 and lived in a store room in a box with no heat for who knows how long.

I can understand her greediness.

She probably thinks every meal might be her last for a very long time.

If I keep her out for at least half and hour, she'll explore a bit but she tends to head to the floor.

I don't push her to be more sociable.
Who knows what kind of psychological shape she's in?

She just gets to be and be comfy, now.

When she's ready, maybe she'll become a social butterfly.

Even if she never does, she still gets the same love and care.

[Salamander Rising]

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I really hope your kids get better soon. Spider's are so quirky. Hopefully he was just being a typical Spider. Poor babies.

BTW, he's a Bumblebee but they have and exhibit Spider genes.

He shows them much more than my Spider does, actually.

[RestlessRobie]

I am glad to hear things are going well for you both at the moment lets hope it keeps up