It's possible that he has an infection of his tongue sheath: I once had a BP shipped to me that arrived with such an infection...when he flicked his
tongue, the tips stuck together. I have a feeling there might be some variations, & if it's more difficult for him to flick his (now "sticky") tongue, maybe
that's why he's not doing it? As far as I know, an RI might or might not involve the tongue sheath...do mention this observation to the vet, but if you
aren't yet finished with the course of antibiotics, I sure hope that all returns to normal once he's finished with his medicine.
It's also possible that the antibiotics make him feel slightly unwell or strange...in other words, if he doesn't feel like eating, maybe that's why he's not
searching with his tongue? (like when we have a cold & don't feel like eating...?)
Healthy snakes do tend to flick their tongues frequently: their sense of smell is one of their top senses, along with touch. When I evaluate a new snake
for purchase or adoption, that's one of many things I make a point to observe.
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