I am a new snake owner and have purchased a 2.5yr old diamond about 5 days ago off a breeder. The guy I got it off said he was perfectly healthy and fine but since day 1 he was a bit wheezy and making funny sounds when breathing and now breathes with his mouth slightly open and has a 'runny nose'.
I believe he was in a plastic breeding rack before I purchased him. Have a attached a photo of my enclosure. His basking spot on the sticks is about 28-32 degrees depending on room temperature and the ground temperature on the other side is 20-25 depending on room temperature as well but generally a 10 degree gradient.
Ive read a few forums saying to use a few tub and Vicks and eucalyptus oil in hot water to help but I feel like this may burn his eyes. Does anyone have any remedies that might help or is the safest option to get him straight to a vet?
I believe he was in a plastic breeding rack before I purchased him. Have a attached a photo of my enclosure. His basking spot on the sticks is about 28-32 degrees depending on room temperature and the ground temperature on the other side is 20-25 depending on room temperature as well but generally a 10 degree gradient.
Ive read a few forums saying to use a few tub and Vicks and eucalyptus oil in hot water to help but I feel like this may burn his eyes. Does anyone have any remedies that might help or is the safest option to get him straight to a vet?