My new ball python is wheezing after a moldy cage. Does he need a vet?

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Male Ball Python 4 years old (aprox) 701 grams. Just got him, his cage had a small amount of mold in it He weezes occassionally. I have him in a tub now, with newspapers in the bottom and heat mat set to 91. His last meal I was told was the 13th What should I do? Take him to the vet asap? I was going to feed him tomorrow, but I assume that's not a good thing to do?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Wheezing can be a symptom of serious respiratory infection (either bacterial or fungal). Ideally, he should be seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles for diagnosis and to begin the appropriate medication. Monitor the humidity in his enclosure as this can complicate respiratory infection.

My new ball python is wheezing after a moldy cage. Does he need a vet?

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