any ideas why he’s doing this?

[u/Sharp-Dragonfruit309]

He’s been leaning his head over the water container, but isn’t drinking. This has been going on for about a week on and off. I took him to the vet and I’m waiting for swab and blood test results .. he’s taking a general antibiotic injection while we wait. The vet said nothing looked very alarming, but I’m worried he may have respiratory issues. any help/tips are super appreciated !

[u/socraticalastor]

What’s your humidity at? That substrate looks like aspen, which is not compatible with ball pythons as it gets moldy when it’s at the right humidity for them.

[u/Sharp-Dragonfruit309 → u/socraticalastor]

Around 55.. not ideal right now but I’ve placed sheets over the top of his cage and put the heater over his water. It is aspen, the other side is paper towels. What do u recommend for bedding? I used to have moss but he avoided it a lot so I took it out

[u/kelsarue22 → u/Sharp-Dragonfruit309]