What should I do if...

the_pit_0197 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2004, 08:40 PM

We just adopted a sick boa( on purpose). The guy who gave him to us said he thinks it has a respiratory infection. I've made an appointment with our vet, but it is not for a few weeks. He has a small amount of mucous around his mouth and wheezes a bit. No temper. We also suspect mites. The boa is separated from all of our other snakes and has a clean tank, now. Is there another way to get rid of mites or to keep the respiratory infection at bay untill he can get to the vet?

Thanks,
Thea

Reptscue · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2004, 08:58 PM

Welcome to RTB.net!
Great work on rescuing a snake in need.

I just have a few questions:
What temps/humidity are you keeping him at?
What is his set up like?
How big/old is he?
How long has he been sick? (if the other owner even knew)
Is he clicking and/or blowing snot bubbles?
Answer these things so we can better assist you.

For the mites you can follow this:
http://redtailboa.net/forums/showthr...ght=mite+spray

the_pit_0197 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:52 PM

Temperature is about 80 on the cool side, 85-86 on basking side. Humidity at 60%. He's about 4 feet long and in a 55 gallon tall - comfortable hide box, big water dish. He was on bark until mites became a problem, we just switched it to newspaper. He is clicking, breathing noisily, but no snot bubbles.

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