My ball python is around 3yrs and I am concerned about his breathing. I have noticed he is exhaling with his mouth open and he isn't as active as night as is his norm. There is an audible noise when he is exhaling and the best way i can describe it, is a hiss. Its just not "hiss."

Originally, I thought it was the start of a possible RI, even thought I didn't seen an bubbles or saliva around his mouth. I took him into the vet ASAP and was told that he looked find; good color and weight, mouth and trachea looked clear, no odor, or bubbles. The vet made a few lighting suggestions but said that he looked in good health.

I tried to feed him to see if he would eat but he wasn't interested. I took the food away and let him relax for awhile and then we tried a lukewarm soak. Still the audible exhaling.

Please any suggestions, thoughts, concerns.


This is Gus!