So I think all the digging that my 'bubbly stool' snake is doing has given him a respiratory infection. I just had him out for a look over and he's got popping sounds when he breathes now (he didn't yesterday). He also didn't calm down after a few seconds like he usually does when handled. He was frantically searching for somewhere to dig in the whole time. I'm thinking there's a vet visit in order this week (probably tomorrow).

Is there anything I can do to help him not exacerbate the problem right now? I'm afraid he got the URI from the digging, and that still doesn't solve the problem he's having... I increased temps, wash his water bowl every day (though he never uses it, usually gets moisture from the humid hide). He is stopping occasionally now and always on the hot side. My guess is he's running out of energy... and he's sick now!

I'm currently thinking a sterilite on the small side with towels in the bottom, a heat source and water. Any suggestions?

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