Re: cough while shedding was in process
Ball pythons will make a cough like sound when trying to expell mucus from their lungs ... it is a sign of a possible respiratory infection.
-adam
Re: cough while shedding was in process
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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki
Ball pythons will make a cough like sound when trying to expell mucus from their lungs ... it is a sign of a possible respiratory infection.
-adam
Adam,i was just getting ready to say these same words.
Re: cough while shedding was in process
My female albino BP had a respitory infection a while back and did make coughing sounds alot. When I inspected her I could see clear congestion in her mouth. The Vet sent me home with antibiotics that I had to inject her with. Not fun for me or her. Make sure you check her mouth for signs of any congestion. If it is an infection the Vet should do a culture to find out what bacteria it is and what antibiotic kills it. Some anibiotics can be given orally and some need to be injected. My snake is doing great now, hope yours is fine!
Re: cough while shedding was in process
Many times they will defecate and/or urinate during a shed...and sometimes there are "sounds" that go along with that.
Possibility?
Steve
