Does my ball have a Respiratory Infection?
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? :confusd:
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
Re: Does my ball have a Respiratory Infection?
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Originally Posted by
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!
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 :(
Re: Does my ball have a Respiratory Infection?
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Originally Posted by
tomjones456
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.
