Possible RI? Please help!

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Originally Posted by nikkiwhiskers

Not to be a bother but I’m just wondering, how long would it take for additional symptoms to appear? I’m asking just so I know when I can safely rule out an RI without waiting too long!

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No way to know- immune systems are not created equal, whether human or snake. And you're no "bother"-:gj: The main thing is to keep a listen for any changes, & try not to imagine* an increase. *It's normal to be just a little paranoid...;) It might also help (IF it's actually an RI) to raise the temperatures just by about 2 or 3* if you can- that's been known to help an RI. (Stay under 90* max on warm side- & pay attention- if your snake totally avoids the warm side & hugs the water bowl or dives in, she's likely too warm. Keep a close watch on the temps for safety- snakes always need a "cooler" side for safety & health.)

In that case if it doesn’t go away after a few months but nothing else happens then hopefully she’ll be okay. If I see any other signs then I’ll take her to see the vet as soon as possible. I’ll update in a few months with whatever happens

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Originally Posted by nikkiwhiskers

In that case if it doesn’t go away after a few months but nothing else happens then hopefully she’ll be okay. If I see any other signs then I’ll take her to see the vet as soon as possible. I’ll update in a few months with whatever happens

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Sounds reasonable, & yes, we'd love an update too.

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Originally Posted by nikkiwhiskers

I’m taking her to the vet early next week because my anxiety is through the roof and I’m so so scared that she is going to die :(

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I'll just add to the reassurances above. I had a bp with a minor respiratory infection. I took him to the vet. My vet advised me to get a larger heat mat. Mine was too small. It turns out that was enough. No injections needed. So, even if your boa has an infection, it may not need antibiotics. TLC may do the trick. Good luck.

A small update on Rosa:

While she does occasionally make the noise I haven’t noticed any additional symptoms. I only notice it while she’s being handled so I’ve been handling her less. She ate again the day before yesterday and is now asleep. I’m hoping this is just something unique to her but as always my eyes are open. Will update again if I notice anything different. Thank you so much to those who helped ease my mind :)