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    Breathing

    So my ball python is breathing about every four seconds. He expels air and gets thinner then takes a huge breath in and gets a lot larger. Is that normal? For them to take such deep breaths? Just want to make sure he's ok

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    Yes it's very normal. It's called resperation and will take place for the life of the snake
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    Re: Breathing

    Is he a baby? Or new? They tend to breath harded when stressed.

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    Yes he will be fine


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    @slim no way I never knew that!
    He's almost two feet long not sure how old he is but he's young
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    Re: Breathing

    Quote Originally Posted by rodspython View Post
    @slim no way I never knew that!
    He's almost two feet long not sure how old he is but he's young
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    I was meaning hatchling young.

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    Re: Breathing

    Quote Originally Posted by rodspython View Post
    @slim no way I never knew that!
    He's almost two feet long not sure how old he is but he's young
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    You asked the question
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