Process for treating imported snake?

[WhompingWillow]

Particular treatment depends on the results of the fecal test. Typically importers push panacur and flagyl on recent arrivals since in addition to treating for internal parasites, they have the side-effect of increasing appetite which encourages stressed imports to start eating.

Thank you, I will have to see what the eventual fecal test comes back with. My thought is to let her settle and make sure she's had at least 3 meals before I take her to the vet for an exam. Would you say that is reasonable, or should imports be brought to the vet right away? From photos she appears very healthy, and I am confident in the seller. I'm just a bit nervous about my local exotic vet, as they said on the phone they want to ideally see reptiles every year for an exam. Why??? Other than to make more money... If a snake is not showing signs of illness I do not see the point in bringing them to the vet due to the stress it can cause.