Does my ball have a Respiratory Infection?

[tomjones456]

I just recently picked up an albino female about 3 weeks ago from garrick demeyer, and she's been doing completely fine until 2 days ago. At first she was breathing like she had a cold when i had her out, but that stopped immediately after i put her back in her enclosure, then randomly hissing (for like 1 second each time) as i'm on my laptop away from her. I asked garrick about it and he told me she's probably just stressed and should be fine. Her belly has also been pink for like a week or 2, so maybe she's going into shed? I'm a bit worried and ill take her to the vet if it's completely necessary (i don't have much $ atm); I heard balls that are sick with RI usually don't eat... but i gave her a small mouse today and she ate it right away. wat do u guys think? does she have RI or no?

Garrick also said if she's not foaming or drooling from her mouth or nose, she's completely fine. And so far, i've seen none of these signs.

info:
-hot spot temp 90-92
-cool side temp 80-84
-eco earth bedding
-45% humidity
-20 gal tank

[snakesRkewl]

When the snake sheds that will go away
The shed coming lose causes the noises you are hearing.

[satomi325]

Your temps look good, so I think it's probably nothing. I agree with what Jerry said.
If you're really worried, you can gently open her mouth to see if there is any mucous.

[Neotetro]

You'll know an RI when you see it. Your BP is just stressed about the new environment and about to go into shed. No worries!

[tomjones456]

You'll know an RI when you see it. Your BP is just stressed about the new environment and about to go into shed. No worries!

should i open her mouth to check any mucus or not worry about it until other symptom show up? im just paranoid, shes my first ball python after all

[Annarose15]

should i open her mouth to check any mucus or not worry about it until other symptom show up? im just paranoid, shes my first ball python after all

Leave her alone until she sheds. If she still seems to have symptoms (and hissing isn't a symptom), then check her mouth.