mouth rot?

what are some symptoms? my snake opens her mouth sometimes..kinda looks like she's stretching it out or something.. could that mean she has an RI??

she actually just did it like 15 minutes ago..it doesnt happen often.. but it still happens. i think from the 3 weeks i've had her.. i've seen her do it like 2 or 3 times.

There's a difference between open mouth breathing and just a quick yawn. If you notice any whistling while they breathe or any bubbles in their mouth get yourself to a vet asap, as those are positive indicator of a respiratory infection. Mouth rot is indicated by a cottage cheese like substance in the mouth.

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

There's a difference between open mouth breathing and just a quick yawn. If you notice any whistling while they breathe or any bubbles in their mouth get yourself to a vet asap, as those are positive indicator of a respiratory infection. Mouth rot is indicated by a cottage cheese like substance in the mouth.

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ahh ok..thanks! yea.. i never really saw anything in her mouth when she did it.. just open..and close. looked like a yawn.. but i didnt know they did it. anyway..good to know its nothing too serious. im taking her to a herp show tomorrow to get her sexed so i know for sure what it is.. and im just just guess-timating from the tail :rolleyes:

All of mine will do the quick yawn; that's nothing bad. If you hear any wheezy, hissy breathing (like hissing without being provoked) then you should be off to the vet.