Lily now has a respiratory problem. I checked her today because she seemed really low on energy. I know I was not supposed to hold her until she pooped (ate five days ago) but I noticed that something was wrong. She sneezed twice while I was holding her and I immediately checked her mouth. It was open slightly.
I am very upset. She means so much to me and I have been trying my hardest to keep her healthy. Is it possible I bought a snake that just isn't healthy? She looked alert when I bought her...but then again, the petstore and breeder didn't really help me out alot. Gave me alot of bad advice and omitted information that would have been useful to me when I got her.
She is not blowing bubbles and her nostrils well....I honestly cannot tell what sick ones look like. Crusty or mucous-y I guess. My other corn Dez is kept in the same conditions as her but he is having no troubles. None at all. I really hope she pulls though. I am going to try to find a vet for her but I don't get paid till Friday. I have to do something! I have not found a vet yet who will see her. The one that works with reptiles and for the store I work in went on maternity leave!
I guess my main question is; How would I check her mouth for anything. How do I go about to open it?
I am very upset. She means so much to me and I have been trying my hardest to keep her healthy. Is it possible I bought a snake that just isn't healthy? She looked alert when I bought her...but then again, the petstore and breeder didn't really help me out alot. Gave me alot of bad advice and omitted information that would have been useful to me when I got her.
She is not blowing bubbles and her nostrils well....I honestly cannot tell what sick ones look like. Crusty or mucous-y I guess. My other corn Dez is kept in the same conditions as her but he is having no troubles. None at all. I really hope she pulls though. I am going to try to find a vet for her but I don't get paid till Friday. I have to do something! I have not found a vet yet who will see her. The one that works with reptiles and for the store I work in went on maternity leave!
I guess my main question is; How would I check her mouth for anything. How do I go about to open it?