Quote Originally Posted by JLC
I think a visit to the vet would, at the very least, set your mind at ease. If you know a reputable vet who is experienced with herps, you could try calling and just asking for advice. Explain the situation and ask if there are any illnesses that might transfer from a mammal to a reptile via ingestion.


My gut reaction would be to say that everything will be fine. Chances are the mouse was sick with some sort of "cold" or something that would be highly unlikely to transmit to your snake. My biggest concern would be if the mouse had possibly ingested some sort of poison....but if you got it from a decent petstore along with other healthy mice, that is extremely unlikely.

All that being said, I am NOT a vet and not even remotely trying to diagnose for you. I'd give the vet a call and see what he says.

Good point! Poison! I missed that one.... another reason not to catch a mouse in the house and sick the snake on it