Quote Originally Posted by Shelby
They can get it from other snakes (if you're not strict about quarantine procedures RIs can spread)

Also if they are stressed they are more prone to RIs.

Do your snakes all live in separate cages?
we've had a couple of new snakes in the past few months but we always quarantine new ones before putting them into our main rack. every snake also gets their own tub. i have no reason to believe this snake is stressed either...

i guess i'll bring them both in... i've never brought my BPs in because ive never had a problem and, although my vet has some experience in this area, i wouldnt call him an expert. what will he most likely give me (or what SHOULD he most likely give me)? antibiotics? any particular kind?

thanks again for the replies...