Argh.... RI?

[ChrisBowsman]

I was holding my bp this morning, and noticed he's making a slight squeak/wheezing when he breathes. I also noticed that his belly is pink, his eyes are a bit hazy (not blue yet), and his skin has that dull, shed look to it.

Since I've had him, he's been housed in a tub, with temps at what they should be (hot side 90-93, cool 80, ambient 80, humidity always 55-60%).

Does this sound more like an RI or maybe due to what appears to be an impending shed?

[Freakie_frog]

Some times shed around the nose can make them weeze wait till he sheds then have it checked for an RI and know for sure

[ChrisBowsman]

It makes more sense that it would be shed-related.

Can they still develop an RI even when conditions are optimal?

[Brimstone111888]

Also a thing I have noticed when holding the snake, is they sometimes wheez if you are holding them around where their lungs are. Its kinda like a fat person sitting on you, its hard to breath. Also sheds cause loose skin around the nose. Monitor it and if it gets worse get treatment.

[Freakie_frog]

It makes more sense that it would be shed-related.

Can they still develop an RI even when conditions are optimal?

Yes for more reasons than I care to name. But the main thing is that if it is an RI you caught it and in a couple of weeks your little snake will be right as rain and never know the difference.

[ChrisBowsman]

Hmmm.... Now that you mention it, I only heard him wheezing while I was holding him and for a short period after putting him back in his tub. He's been back in for awhile now, and I hear no noise.

[Freakie_frog]

typically you wont unless it is real bad. If you still hear it even once after he sheds I'd say its worth a vet trip..Better safe than sorry

[Brimstone111888]

If your ball is calm you can try check inside the mouth.

[ChrisBowsman]

typically you wont unless it is real bad. If you still hear it even once after he sheds I'd say its worth a vet trip..Better safe than sorry

It sure seems like it was just an issue with him being held, but I will keep listening, and like you said, take him to the vet if it continues.

Thanks everybody!