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my brother has a young 12-15in. rat snake and has kept him in ceader chips for about 2 days..this morning he went to feed him and he could hardly move..i know that it causes respotory problems and have never used it or had this problem.
what should i do????
I'd take it out of cedar chips. Then I'd probably take it to the vet to find out what the heck happened, the cedar chip thing might be a coincidence. They're bad, but I always thought they were a bit more slow acting.
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"The serpent crams itself with animal life that is often warm and vibrant, to prolong an existence in which we detect no joy and no emotion. It reveals the depth to which evolution can sink when it takes the downward path and strips animals to the irreducible minimum able to perpetuate a predatory life in its naked horror."
Alexander Skutch
cedar toxins can be absorbed through most soft tissue surfaces. I would make sure no chips or chip particles are left in the snake's mouth or nostrils, remove any you see. A Q-tip with water usually works for cleaning out mouth and gums.
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