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[bob]

hey people is it normal for a snakes nose to whisle

[Cody]

I'm no expert. But here's what I can say on this topic, lol.

Well, generally, no, it's not normal. It's known to be a sign of a respiratory infection, in which you should bring your snake to a vet to be properly checked out.

Other reasons this might happen, and this is what I read in another topic somewhere on this site I believe, is it may be caused by left over skin from a non-total shed, where some skin is left around the nostrils and it causes a bit of a whistle. Check around the nose and mouth area for any discharge of any liquids, and see if there is any excess shed. If no excess shed, I'd make a visit to the vet. Even if there is no discharge visible.

Now we'll wait for the pro's to properly answer your question.

[Stormyva]

Cody you did a good job with the answer!
Typically a whistle can be caused by a few things, a respiratory infection, retained shed, or the snake is getting ready to shed.
If the snake has not shed recently or has not recently had it's eye go cloudy and then clear back up you can rule those two possiblilties out.
As for the resp. infection.... they are usually caused by improper cage conditions such as too much humidity or temperatures being too cool. If you do not see any crusty stuff around the nose and mouth or bubbles coming from the snakes nostrils you may be able to treat the issue. Get a digital thermometer and measure the temps in the cage. To treat the RI you want it to be 90-91° in the entire cage. No cool side! Watch the humidity levels as well, you do not want the humidity levels to go above 50% or it could cause problems for the snake. Keep a close on eye on the snake for the next day or two and see if it gets better. If it doesnt get better or shows any signs of worsening get to a vet immediately! You may want to schedule a vet appointment even if you try and treat the RI yourself, just to be safe.

[Marla]

Looks like we have another couple of helpful contributors. Good answers, and welcome to the site!

[JLC]

Yes, Welcome aboard, Cody and Stormy!

And welcome to you, too, Bob. I hope we're able to help you and your bp!

[green_man]

bob - these guys are exactly right. Wistling can be an RI or skin from a shed. One of my snakes also got sick one day. It didnt turn out to be an RI but he did have mucas in his mouth and nose. The vet gave me some drops to feed him and things cleared up pretty quick.
What causes the wistling or weezing is some sort of obstruction in its mouth. Some snakes will also wistle to some degree when you pick them up due to their air shifting around.
Keep an eye out for any mucas, keep the humidity low and your temps high. If things get worse take him to the vet. Better safe then sorry .
Good luck!