I'm not sure what vet you are going to...and I'm not saying vet's aren't expensive...believe me, I hear you...but that is outrageous. But my vet charges me like $80 for a visit. Where are you? We can probably find you a reptile vet near you...you can call and talk to them on the phone and explain the situation. Most vets will allow for payment plans...every vet I have been to allows for that. If you can give them something...they will probably allow you to pay the rest off as you can.