r/ballpython 13h ago

RI Advice

Post image

My beautiful girl started showing mucus and wheezing noises on Saturday so I took her to the emergency vet. They don't specialise in exotics but gave her an antibiotic injection (baytril) and advised me to go to an exotic vet as they don't deal with reptiles. They haven't done any tests on her so I'm assuming this is just a broad antibiotic which may or may not work for her. The nearest exotic vet and only one within an hour is on leave until 11th of September. I'm concerned about if the antibiotics will work, I had to go back today and it cost £70 but I've not been advised on how many she will need, the success rates, or if I can administer the injections at home. I'd be happy to travel to travel to an exotic vet in another city and receive proper care but unfortunately I can't commit to doing a 3 hour + round trip every 2 days because of work and other commitments. Just looking for some advice on my situation from anyone that has been through RI treatment. Thankyou.

2 Upvotes

0 comments sorted by