About two weeks ago I purchased a baby elephant trunk snake (acrochordus javanicus) from a local pet store. I had been looking to get one of these interesting snakes for over a year now so needless to say I was very excited when I found him (and so close to home too!).
I have done my research, or as much as I can since there doesn't seem to be too much info out there on this species. And I know that they need very good water quality (I have been keeping fish and reptiles for quite some time).
But here is my problem... today I upgraded his tank from a 10g to a 20Long (the snake is less than 12" in length) and when it came time to transport him in a clear plastic container I took a good look at him and discovered a sore/blister on his side. I know this species can be prone to getting them but everything I have read seems to say that if they get them they will become systemic and the snake will die from them. I dont know what to do as far as treating it so this doesnt happen. Can I treat the water with antibiotics like I would with fish?
Does anyone have experience with these or other wart snakes?
When he was in the 10gal tank I was changing about 1 gallon of water a day(there was about 5 gallons of water in the tank)... now that he is in the 20L with about 10gal of water I will change about 2 or 3 gallons a day... should I do a water change twice daily to help get rid of the skin infection ??
From my experience I will probably increase the temp. a couple degrees (its at 80 now) do water changes twice daily instead of only once a day and add some aquarium salt. I will also treat the water with antibiotics.
If anyone could give me advice to whether this is a good gameplan or not it would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone knows of who might be able to give me more info....
Please, any reply is appreciated. Thank You. Wish me luck.
-Alyssa and Yig(the snake)