Sarin
Not so new Member
Hey all,
I have had experience with RI's with Ball Pythons but this is my first with a Bredli. She was fine, then overnight she started slightly wheezing. I know the syptoms of an RI and she definitely has one. No bubbles or cracking as of yet.
I am first curious as to what may have caused it. There are a few factors, I moved her to a different part of the room and realized it was VERY dusty after realizing she had the RI, so I moved her. Also, with odd weather lately her cage humidity bumped from ~30% to over ~60%.
I am currently treating her with steam filled with F10 and Vicks vapor rub. Similar to the treatment found on this forum: Alternative R.I. treatment - Reptile Forums.
I do NOT want to dose her up on antibiotics as of yet. However, I have some on hand if she needs it. (Baytril and Fortaz)
Now since I am more familiar with Python Regius, I am asking you guys what would be best for her right now. I have her humidity down to ~45%, heat pad at 105F (it always has been this high), and a 50 watt heat bulb at 100%. Cool end is about 80-85F. She was on aspen, now on paper towel. Took out all perches and decor, all she has is a water dish. She has never nor now has a hide/s.
She is still eating, should I keep feeding her? Smaller meals perhaps?
What do you guys do when your Aussie Pythons get an RI?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
I have had experience with RI's with Ball Pythons but this is my first with a Bredli. She was fine, then overnight she started slightly wheezing. I know the syptoms of an RI and she definitely has one. No bubbles or cracking as of yet.
I am first curious as to what may have caused it. There are a few factors, I moved her to a different part of the room and realized it was VERY dusty after realizing she had the RI, so I moved her. Also, with odd weather lately her cage humidity bumped from ~30% to over ~60%.
I am currently treating her with steam filled with F10 and Vicks vapor rub. Similar to the treatment found on this forum: Alternative R.I. treatment - Reptile Forums.
I do NOT want to dose her up on antibiotics as of yet. However, I have some on hand if she needs it. (Baytril and Fortaz)
Now since I am more familiar with Python Regius, I am asking you guys what would be best for her right now. I have her humidity down to ~45%, heat pad at 105F (it always has been this high), and a 50 watt heat bulb at 100%. Cool end is about 80-85F. She was on aspen, now on paper towel. Took out all perches and decor, all she has is a water dish. She has never nor now has a hide/s.
She is still eating, should I keep feeding her? Smaller meals perhaps?
What do you guys do when your Aussie Pythons get an RI?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.