"Does anyone know for sure what this may be? What do I need to do to treat it? My tank is always very clean and he is kept at the proper temps, so I'm not sure what could have caused this"

It has an upper respiratory infection. All those things you mentioned are VERY classic signs. It probably got this way from the temps being too cool.

You need to monitor the snake with a thermometer placed directly where it will be and up the temps to about 86-88 degrees, but DO NOT guess at the temps. This will help it's auto-immune system begin to combat the infection. But at this point, you need to also get it to a vet that is familiar with reptiles, so they can perform a sensitivity culture to see what antibiotics will best target the bacteria to get it well again. If this is let go, your snake can very likely die, and I am telling you this straight up! This can lead to other problems as well in a REAL hurry, so please spend the few bucks to get it better, and don't hope it gets better. Often this ends up with a dead snake.

It needs to see a vet ASAP!, and right now you need to immediately get the temps where it is at 86-87 degrees or so.


good luck with getting the snake better.


~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

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