New bp * big guy * funky scales!! :x (DUW)

[Duskie]

Hey guys, it's been awhile since I've posted, but.. I've now got 2 bp's! I got a lil girl thats about 6 months old, she's doing wonderful.
But I got this new guy just last week.. I'd say he's maybe 2 years old. Sorry, I don't have a scale yet for a weight, but he looks like he definitely enjoys his rodents!

What's bothering me is I noticed he's got some funky scales.. 5 of them or so on his belly. It almost looks like they've been underwater for awhile long enough to become swollen. They seem raised up more and poofy.. here's some pics..







Every other scale is more flat surfaced and normal.. it's just those 5. Could anybody please shed some light on what's up with that? Is that something that needs vet attention?
And.. yesterday he started up with this tiny wheeze


Anywho.. other than those 2 things, he's a dream! He's very friendly, loves to roam around, isn't headshy at all and gets along with my other bp. Although he refused the f/t rat I tried to give him. May still be adjusting to the new home..

Here's 2 more pics.. thanks for any input guys!!


Size ref.

[Freakie_frog]

Looks to me like a burn or blisters from being in to 'wet" and environment.

[dr del]

Hi,

Is he going into a shed cycle?


dr del

[Duskie]

Hi,

Is he going into a shed cycle?


dr del

I'm not positive.. either he has stuck eyecaps from a previous shed, or he's going to start up pretty soon. I've only had him for a week.. he does seem to be getting more dull, so I'd guess he's going to start soon.

[rabernet]

Something really concerns me about your post - you stated you got him last week - he has these blisters on those five scales and is now starting a slight wheeze (an indication that he may be developing an RI), BUT he gets along well with your other BP.

Does that mean that you have chosen NOT to quarantine him for three months from your established animals? Or were you not aware of the importance of quarantining new animals? Especially one that may be sick and can get your animals sick?

I'd definitely take him to the vet to get both the scales and the wheeze attended to, and do NOT handle your other animals after you've handled him.

[sg1trogdor]

Something really concerns me about your post - you stated you got him last week - he has these blisters on those five scales and is now starting a slight wheeze (an indication that he may be developing an RI), BUT he gets along well with your other BP.

Does that mean that you have chosen NOT to quarantine him for three months from your established animals? Or were you not aware of the importance of quarantining new animals? Especially one that may be sick and can get your animals sick?

I'd definitely take him to the vet to get both the scales and the wheeze attended to, and do NOT handle your other animals after you've handled him.

I agree I did the same had a sick snake and didnt wash my hands good enough I guess because another of my snakes got sick also . Definetly take him to the vet.

[SatanicIntention]

I rescued a female Ball from a guy here in Waco who was in college and couldn't care for her properly. She had a very bad burn on the last 1/3 of her belly and most of the scales there were filled with fluid. I soaked her in chlorhexidine solution after making slits in each of the fluid-filled areas, and scrubbed her belly gently with a wash cloth soaked in chlorhexidine. After she dried, I would liberally apply triple antibiotic ointment. After 2 sheds, she was all healed up and perfect.

Also, I can't say it enough. QuarantineQuarantineQuarantine! You never know what that snake may have, or what parasites it may be carrying, that can and will get passed onto your other snake. That will equal double the vet bills, especially if the rescued snake is in the first stages of respiratory illness. 30-60 days minimum in a separate location, which doesn't mean across the room. It means in a totally different room across the house or at a separate house(or at your vet's office- which is what I do if I get in a questionable snake).