Should I worry?

by **Eve** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:57 pm

My Boa seems to breath quite heavy. Is this something to worry about. The pet shop said he was sick before we bought him. :roll:

by **Nasicornis** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:06 pm

I would get him to a vet asap as this sounds like a respiratory infection (RI) which will need to be treated immediately. As boas originate from the tropics they aren't guarded againts our weather and cold spells.

Make sure that the cage is warm enough (what temp is it currently being kept at?)

by **Eve** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:14 pm

I keep him at just under 30 degrees during the day and in the evenings not lower than 27 degrees.
Will I have to just phone all the vets here to check who could help? Or do most vets care for snakes?

by **Nasicornis** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:19 pm

Unfortunately not all vets are experienced when it comes to snakes. Try finding one in your area that has had exerience working with snakes before making an appointment.

by **Eve** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:26 pm

Thanx will try. Hope will be successful! East London not so big on this kind of thing.

by **axor** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:03 pm

Hi Eve.

Sorry only saw your post now, been out of town.

I have sent you a pm. Will get you the details asap tomorrow morning.

E.L. is a bit behind but getting there slowly. There looks like there might
be a reptile expo sometime in the future. It probably wont be to big
but anything to promote the hobby.

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