Originally Posted by Bogertophis
A small amount of mucus can be "normal", though I never see any with my TP's stool, nor does their stool smell bad. So unfortunately, it does sound like a stool check is in order.
https://azeah.com/recognizing-abnormal-feces
Could be amebiasis* (infection cause by the protazoan parasite, Entmoeba invadens)? if so, easily treated with Flagyl (metronidazole). *or something else?
Did this snake come from a business, a private breeder, or just a pet-keeper that changed their mind?
He is from a private breeder. Listing was on FaunaClassifieds, but I found their MM page, which had all positive reviews (but was only selling geckos). Had two other baby TPRSes on FC though.
I called my other vet (who I use as a backup and bring my rabbit fosters to) to see if they would do one. They said they could do a float but the actual vet is going to call me back. I don't think they require I bring it in within one hour like my main vet. I mean, it is still in the trash, probably hasn't dried out yet, but I would not call that a very fresh sample lol. Less than 24 hours old, though. I will likely just have to wait till his next poo at any rate. I am mailing the RAL sample today though.
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