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My snake was blowing bubbles out of his nose when i got him out of his cage he has a heat rock I checked to make sure it wouldnt burn the snake. Tell me if my snake is sick heres a pic of him well im at it.

Could be a respiratory infection.

But you really should NOT be using a heat rock. Please try and replace it with a undertank heat pad, by Zoomed or exoterra. Check your temps, ambient and substrate. Please post results.
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how do i get rid of RI. i cant take him to a doctor so i hope its an easy solution.

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im taking him to a vet and getting rid of the heating rock and just fix up the cage a little bit. thanks for your help everyone.

Good idea. You have to take him to the vet. I had a case of RI about 2 months ago, and my vet prescribed Baytril. 10 days of Baytril shots cleared him right up. I called the vet as soon as I notice the symptoms, and he told me to bring the snake in right away. The 'after hours' visit and meds were only 18 bucks. The snake did go 6 weeks without eating afterwards though. I imagine the shots stressed him out a lot.
Pleased to say that my snake has made a full recovery and has resumed normal feeding routines. Although, he is still quarantined for precautions.
Good Luck!
JaY
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Thanks again.