Captive born/bred animal from Keith Thompson. He has been in my collection at least six years. Perching normally, ate last week. This is one of those problem free animals. Perches, eats regularly, sweet disposition.
Doing the rounds tonight. Sprayed everyone. I went back into the room and his head was tilted up a bit. I turned the light back on, and was shocked to see what is going on with this animal.
First photo. He looks normal, except for the slightly open mouth:
Second photo..curve of his neck, looks discolored. Follow that up, and there are bumps. The discolored areas are bumps also.
Third photo. Same thing. Light is hitting some of the bumps on his side/back.
Fourth photo. Up close and personal. This is what they look like:
What the hell are they? No other snakes in my collection have this. He has not been paired with anyone. Clean enclosure, not kept overly humid. The cage is allowed to dry between mistings. I am worried and upset. When I took him out on his branch he hid at first and then made horrible sounds, like he has a throat full of phlegm. He was kind enough to yawn for me while I had him under a bright light, and his mouth is totally clean.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I will be calling the vet in the am, but will not be able to get him there until Saturday.
Kim
Doing the rounds tonight. Sprayed everyone. I went back into the room and his head was tilted up a bit. I turned the light back on, and was shocked to see what is going on with this animal.
First photo. He looks normal, except for the slightly open mouth:
Second photo..curve of his neck, looks discolored. Follow that up, and there are bumps. The discolored areas are bumps also.
Third photo. Same thing. Light is hitting some of the bumps on his side/back.
Fourth photo. Up close and personal. This is what they look like:
What the hell are they? No other snakes in my collection have this. He has not been paired with anyone. Clean enclosure, not kept overly humid. The cage is allowed to dry between mistings. I am worried and upset. When I took him out on his branch he hid at first and then made horrible sounds, like he has a throat full of phlegm. He was kind enough to yawn for me while I had him under a bright light, and his mouth is totally clean.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I will be calling the vet in the am, but will not be able to get him there until Saturday.
Kim
