UPDATE:
I took little Ciaran (pronounced "Keer-in") to the vet the other day. The Doc gave him a booplesnoot-to-tip exam. She said he appears to be very healthy, although still a little skinny; he is gaining weight at a proper rate, and the external mites appear to be gone already (although of course I will continue treatment for a few more weeks. Thanks Reptile Spray and PAM!). For the nemotodes, she prescribed Panacur, which needs to be tube-fed into the snake every few weeks. I've tubed lots of wildlife (mammals and birds) but never a snake, so I had her show me while I helped hold him. SO glad I did, and now I get to tube his meds for another few weeks, and hopefully, no more nemotodes!
He is still skinny, but since he's gaining weight and appears to be otherwise healthy I feel much better. I told the girl I got him from about all this and she was aghast, of course. But what could I expect, as when she gave him to me there was a poop and bits of shed stuck in his tank?
Anyway, just wanted to share with everyone, and add that if your scaley baby is skinny despite regular feedings, it too might have intestinal parasites and should get checked out. Costs less than $100 and your baby is happier for it.
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