I have been hearing my ball python wheeze or whistle on the odd occasion for quite some time. I have taken her to the vet, put her on antibiotics, but I still hear her sometimes. It's not often, maybe once every couple of weeks or so. It's usually when I have her out and holding her. I am debating on taking her in again for a swab culture and blood work. She has eaten, and shed properly the past 2 days. Her mouth is clear.
So my questions are
-does a swab do fine or should I get a lung wash done?
-could she just be wheezing (sounds like a hiss, or breathing out) because of moving around lots? She only does it when she's active. Or maybe it is a hiss. I can't tell the difference.
-what could be the other possibilities? If her mouth is clear could she still have an RI?
Thank you !


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