So I was cruising craigslist looking for second-hand racks and supplies when I came across an ad for a cool looking vivarium that also came with an adult female hognose. I'm kind of wary of getting pets through craigslist but I'd NEVER seen a hog on there before and I really fell for her.

I just picked her up today. She's thought to be about 4 years old. I'm pretty sure she's actually female, but she's way underweight in my limited experience. Her skin feels loose around her body. I have no idea why, but her owner had unplugged her UTH over two weeks agoI have no idea when she last ate either. I have a growing suspicion she might have a respiratory infection as well - pretty sure I heard her wheeze a bit when I was holding her. No bubbles around the nostrils or open-mouth though. Anything else I should be looking for?

I took a quick pic of her in the setup I got her in. It's actually a badass-looking viv that I definitely want to keep but I suspect it's not the best for a hognose, especially if she's ill. I'm going to set her up a clean tub with aspen or paper towels in a bit. I just didn't want to move her right away and stress her out.



What do you think, guys? Should I bring her to my vet ASAP if she's got the signs of an RI?