Hey there everybody,

I have a young male ball python, a little over a year old, whose nose squeaks when he breathes. He has done this ever since I got him at 2 weeks old. He doesn't mouth breathe, or rest with his head up, nor does he have crusts on his nostrils, nor is he blowing bubbles, "coughing" or "sneezing". He has hissed at me once, and it almost sounds like a softer version of this, but really it almost sounds like a quiet squeak.

Prior to getting him, I had a snake with a respiratory infection that sadly, despite hundreds of dollars and several different veterinary treatments, had to be put to sleep. I know the warning signs for a respiratory infection, and he doesn't seem to have them. Yet this squeaking makes me nervous. Understandably, I should imagine, since I have already lost one best friend to a respiratory infection. Sometimes if he's frustrated at all it's louder. I just want to know if this is something I should worry about?

I mean, he's done it since I got him as a hatchling and hasn't experienced any worsening or anything. He eats well most of the time, though since I moved three weeks ago he has refused food. He is easily stressed, so I imagine it has something to do with the move. He was eating fine before that. But at any rate, just wanted a second (third, or fourth ) opinion.

Thanks!

KigerTiger