hello. i am having a problem with my ball python, or at least i think i am. i have cought him making a coughing sound. it has happend two time in the last two nights, this is the first time i have ever noticed it. i have also noticed that a milky substance with cunks caame up as well....(it splatered the glass). dose any one have any idea what it could be, or what i should do if it is not normal...thanks in advance
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need help badly
the_dale
Jul 08, 2004 02:07 AM
Replies (6)
sgoodson1
Jul 08, 2004 05:41 AM
Sounds like respitory infection probly need to see a vet for some antibiotics. hope this helps
jmartin104
Jul 08, 2004 06:47 AM
What are your temps? I would consider a trip to the vet.
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Jay A. Martin
the_dale
Jul 08, 2004 10:50 AM
the temp in the cage is 88-90 in the day, and around 80 at night...also, should i turn off the heat pad at night?
jmartin104
Jul 08, 2004 10:59 AM
You need to provide a temperature gradient. I have found that an ambient temperature of 78 degrees at the cool end and 88 degrees at the warm end with a localized hot spot of 90-95 degrees provides for the temperature needs of your BP.
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Jay A. Martin
NatashaG
Jul 10, 2004 11:39 PM
He defently has a respitory infection you need to take him to the vet as soon as posible because if he get repitory soars they offten cant help them. If hes spitting mucus hes had this for a long time and he needs to go to the vet as soon as possible. Also raise the temp in his cage
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the_dale
Jul 11, 2004 03:59 PM
thanks for the advice...i will get him to the vet tommarow.
