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Could you please go over to the Health Forum and answer my question about RI in ball pythons? It's the top post at the moment and I've had it there for a few days, so far no one has posted anything in that forum for the last couple of days and I really need some help ASAP. I figure since this forum is much more frequently visited and you all have experience with BP's one of you has most likely dealt with this before, she is only an infant and I'm getting worried. Either reply here, over there or email. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.
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This snake was exhibiting some open mouth breathing as soon as I got her home and took her out of the container to put her in her tank. This is something that OBVIOUSLY was picked up at the petstore. (No creature's immune system is so weak nor any virus or infectious agent so strong and prolific as to cause IMMEDIATE symptoms).
My temperatures are correct. EVERY OTHER ball python I have is FINE, and has never displayed any signs of sickness.
I bought her and am committed to caring for her as I am with all my animals. So when I noticed she was sick, I decided to get her to the vet AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I work 18 hour shifts and that means I'm at work when the vet is open. Tomorrow I have off. During the weekend the vet is closed.
My vet is competent but like most vets in this area he knows next to nothing about herp medicine.
I know my temps and set ups are correct.
About the humidity hide:
She was about to shed and she needed the humidity. At the time I was unaware this could adversly affect her. AS SOON AS I found out I removed her from the hide. Her shed came out fine last night.
The problem lies in the PETSTORES setups, had I noticed she was sick them I would not have bought her (or any other snakes with her), but since I did buy her I WILL NOT TAKE HER BACK to the store and ask for my money back and let them through her away or chock her up as a loss. She is MY responsibility.

So now maybe I've explained myself clearly. Maybe not.
All I wanted to know is what types of medications others have used (sucessfully) and in what doses for a ball python of 90-105 grams.

By the way, I do work in medicine and do know quite a bit about medicinal administration and wound treatment.

sounds like you know your stuff . i am not an expert. but i do live near cornell and its top rated vet school also my sister is a vet and is helpfull even though she doesnt specialize in herp medicine so the best i can do is give my vets number at cornell and yes he is a herp vet.james morrisey
607-253-3060
vet-hosp@cornell.edu
hope this helps

np