Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

[dakski]

That's a very helpful video, thanks zina10....& I think it's a good idea for Yafe too, considering he still has symptoms.

Dakski, the lack of a tongue flick can indicate there's a sticky infection of some sort going on, the same thing that causes the little popping noises as the
air tries to push thru. Tongue flicks aren't just a "happy snake" but the sign of a healthy snake too.
When it's harder to flick their tongue, they just don't do it. I'm glad you contacted your vets, but so sorry that it was necessary. C'mon Yafe, get well!

That's why I am worried. I might to have been clear in my post. I should have said happy and healthy snakes flick their tongue.

I don't mean to scare you, but I've heard a lot about Nido Virus. Apparently it is far more wide spread then previously thought. Esp. since not all breeders are very forth coming with admitting it may be in their collection. Or they just don't test.
Esp. with Carpet Pythons..it wouldn't hurt to rule it out.
Here is one video that explains how to do the test from home

https://youtu.be/g6IzrBZSZqA


Another video


https://youtu.be/j2YMvgwrNDw


Again. Not tying to worry or scare you. But it may not be such a bad idea to run the test. Esp. since things haven't progressed the way they should have. At least you would know...or you could rule it out.


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I'll look into this.






Yafe is returning to the vet for a re-check and/or to get more antibiotics on Wednesday (5 days). That will give time to see if things clear up after the last injection.

I am not happy at all. Very worried about other things going on now beyond just an RI.