Abused bp

[Bogertophis]

Vick's vaporub IS TOXIC to snakes!!! I have likewise heard of the F10SC nebulization procedure, but have no first-hand knowledge of it & question the off-label use, as F10 carries warnings for toxicity to living creatures as well, and to my recollection the "treatment" was first & loudly endorsed by someone famous whose methods I question & who is first & foremost a commercial promoter & salesman of snakes, ie. not a pet-keeper & pet-lover whose individual loss of any given snake is likely to matter profoundly to him.

Proper diagnosis for an RI (via tracheal wash by qualified veterinarian) is essential because antibiotics are likely needed to get this snake healthy, but giving the wrong antibiotic not only wastes time & further stresses the snake, it can also be harmful to them physically. I hope you do the right thing for this poor snake- you don't sound truly prepared to take on such a "rescue" & perhaps should contact someone who is.

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Assuming you are keeping other snakes or reptiles, I SURE HOPE that you know how to quarantine this sick BP & are doing so, otherwise you may soon have more than one needing to see a vet.

By the way, Even if your heart is in the right place for taking in this animal, please understand that it's not always a good idea if you don't have enough experience or if you don't have access to proper vet care.