Behira saw the vet today. I brought in a poop sample and they drew blood for bloodwork.
The vet is hoping that we are ruling things out. Although Behira's belly was very pink after last shed, it appears to be clearing up a little (getting less red) and potentially she is not entering another shed right now. I won't know that for a few days or longer.
The vet's thesis is that reaching sexual maturity and hormone changes can impact a snakes immune system negatively. She thinks Behira might have a mild skin infection (from what is unclear - maybe because humidity was lower than normal????) which she is now fighting off. The blood test and stool sample we show if anything is seriously wrong, but she's very optimistic with how she looked, acted, and the fact she's pounding food when offered. She was also pleased that her belly was getting less red.
She did not give any meds at this point, which I think makes all the sense in the world. She did ask if I was comfortable with injectable or oral meds if they needed to be prescribed and I said I was fine with either.
I will keep everyone posted on any and all news.
Still processing, but would rather be overcautious than not. Hoping that it really is just something mild.
Thank you for all the kind words and thoughts and ideas.
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