R.I. identification

[Smilts]

My poor rat snake off and on has his mouth partly open and what lookslike black scabs on his mouth. the other day he was making popping sounds with his mouth. I couldnt tell if he was just irritated that i got him up or if it was his breathing. So ive been watching him real close since he was going blu when i noticed it and will shed tommorow or the next day should i take him to the vet after. Oh by the way it will be his second trip to the vet for a R.I. this season he receaved two shots three months ago for a R.I also. Thankyou for any advice, I dont like my animals sick and it worrys me a little.

[marisa]

If he has black spots in his mouth, he needs a vet trip right away. It could vrey well be mouth rot, or nasty secreations from an IR although I am not sure why they would be black.

What hot spot is offered to this snake?

Marisa

[Smilts]

Half his tank stays at 87 degrees and half stays at around 78 03 80 degrees