I think my snake has the contracted the flu. It does't sleep, it won't eat, throws up and can't stop sneezing. Can anyone help
2007-01-07 16:19:54 · 7 answers · asked by Amp 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Sounds like it has an respritory infection. You need to take it to a herp vet who will give it an antibiotic injection. Its not going to get better WITHOUT medicine.
2007-01-07 16:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Noner 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What kind of snake is it? Ball pythons are notorious for respiratory disorders and can live long lives with it. My ball python is 15 yrs old and has had disorder all its life. my vet says it is normal for captive bred snakes. If it is an infection, find a herp vet to prescribe some antibiotics for it to treat it.
2007-01-08 11:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in your phone book for a vet who sees reptiles your snake might have a respiratory infection but either way it needs to see a vet and soon!
2007-01-08 00:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
raise the heat. Lower the humidity.
Does he seem restless??
When has he defecated last?
Try putting him in a container of warm water to relax him, (and probably drink to hydrate himself) and then keep him dry and warm in the cage.
What is he throwing up? How often?
email me at enyates2002@yahoo
I am not a vet, but may have some answers.
2007-01-08 00:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by enyates2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your snake has a respiratory infection. I gave my snake medicine in his water and a couple shots.Sorry but I cant remember what I gave him. The pet store where I bought him told me what to do. It worked for me.
2007-01-08 02:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dancingsun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link will take you to a list of herp veternarians.
http://www.anapsid.org/vets/index.html#vetlist
2007-01-08 12:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by Betty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeh, shoot it!
2007-01-08 00:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by NJ 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋