Does anyone have a picture?

[SRMD]

Does anyone have a picture of what an respiratory infection looks like on a ball python? I have actually never saw one even when i try and search for it thanks, this is just for future use.

Thanks

[TerrieL]

Check on you tube, it's not a picture, but seems like you find a vid on just about anything there

[Kinra]

I don't think you will find a picture since it's mostly an internal problem. I have dealt with 2 RIs in the past, both of them I caught early enough that they were easy to treat. The first one became obvious when bubbles came out of my enchi's mouth every time he threw a hissy fit trying to get me to leave him alone. Bubbles/excessive mucus in the mouth is one sign you might find pictures of. The second RI I caught before it could really even get started because I spend so much time with my boa. I started occasionally hearing a weird noise from her and that set off red flags.

Pictures are only going to help you in the sever cases where you see a lot of mucus in the mouth or open mouth breathing. The best way to prepare and be on watch is to know your snake and know what is not normal for them and you will be able to catch the subtle signs earlier and have a better chance.