Do Ball pythons make any sounds?

[Superpop]

I have only been a BP owner for 9 months now but I have not heard a single sound out of our snake except for once. A fart...and it was LOUD! It sounded like a human fart and she did it right after she pooped. It freaked me out at first and I checked about it online immediately(it was about 1 month after we got her) but I read other instances of them "farting" and she was acting normal so I figured she must be okay...

8 months later and she hasn't farted again.

[dkoehl26]

The reason im asking this is because the last 2 nights for about 3 to 5 seconds i think she is making this loud hi pitch sound kind of like a party favor or a strange fart. i know this sounds crazy and i dont know if im have some really vivid dream or something. It just happned one time each night for a few seconds. Her temps are correct 93 hot 80 cool. She has no signs of a runny nose or druling. Any ideas, thanks.

I have one who constantly hisses but never strikes. She just likes to pretend that she is mean. LOL

[cecilbturtle]

i had a hogg island boa that made all sorts of "fun" noises when she'd poo. at least i always knew when to clean her up

[stratus_020202]

I didnt choose to ignore anything. Go into nature and lift up a rock, see how many snakes you find. Ive been a snake owner/breeder for a long time, and although you may just be voicing concern, I do not think you are as educated as you believe you may be. I have taken both of my snakes to the vet, and both are healthier than ever. I have talked to all of the breeders I know, and none of them have ever had a problem housing 2 ball pythons in the same environment. Although the sound she is making is new to me, breeders i have conversed with have informed me it is a normal sound for ball pythons, especially females to make pre, as well as post shedding.
Thanks for the concern, but next time, no thanks.

Cheers, "Dr. Del"http://ball-pythons.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

I agree, what you have "researched" is wrong. It has been proven that male ball pythons can breed way less than a yr old. And, I wish I could go outside and lift up a rock to see how many snakes are under there. The problems is, I live in the states, not in Africa. Each species of snake is different, and should be treated that way. Just because two snakes are found together in the wild does not mean they can be housed like that, where they have no choice of leaving the other.

What are your "breeder" friends going to do when one gets sick? Sounds like they are doing it for their convenience, not for the snakes health. Respiratory Infection is not always apparent at the beginning either. Your male is only 7 weeks old. This is why they recommend a long quarantine procedure. Sometimes it takes awhile for symptoms of RI show. Better do a little more research before you start stomping on one of the most respected people on this forum.

[youbeyouibei]

Ahh, I hate snake farts. Actually, I hate all farts in general, but snake farts tend to take the cake.

I like to call my group of bp's 'the toot troop,' because almost every other night one or two of them cut the cheese and it gets pretty loud. Always good for a laugh, but they can really clear out a room.

You're snake was probably farting, though I can't say for sure because I wasn't there. The next time it happens, though, crack a window just to be safe

OMG! I'm crying I'm laughing so hard at reading these comments! Lordy, lordy! If only I'd known what I was getting in to! I was thinking "My female was hissing the other night when I was weighing her..." and here you guys are talking about snake farts! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! I love this place...!

[pamby13]

My pastel gurgles and blows bubbles in his water dish.

I have TWO that talk! ALL DAY i hear them bickering back and forth... bout ready to move them in the closet

[youbeyouibei]

Lol, Pamby! I can't wait to see what mine grow into, lol: complainers, farters, etc. Ah the joys of keeping pets, lol!

[babyknees]

Other than an RI are there reasons for a ball python to make sounds occasionally while breathing?

[snakesRkewl]

Other than an RI are there reasons for a ball python to make sounds occasionally while breathing?

Yes, when they start shed cycle the first place to come loose is the skin in their nostrils making them whistle some when they breath

[sgath92]

I have only been a BP owner for 9 months now but I have not heard a single sound out of our snake except for once. A fart...and it was LOUD! It sounded like a human fart and she did it right after she pooped. It freaked me out at first and I checked about it online immediately(it was about 1 month after we got her) but I read other instances of them "farting" and she was acting normal so I figured she must be okay...

8 months later and she hasn't farted again.

That's similar to my experience. My BP's setup is in my room.

One Saturday mourning at some ungodly hour like 4-5AM she let out this massive, LOUD fart noise that woke me right out of bed. I couldn't figure out what the hell the noise was. It was as if some somuwrestler had consumed 500 lbs of baked beans, sneaked into my room in the middle of the night, and unleashed it next to my bed. I was convinced someone had been in my room, until she did a quieter one and then pooped [she always goes in the same spot]. I don't think I've been that awake that early before without a LOT of caffeine.

Thankfully I didn't smell anything so it was just noise. If the smell had matched the noise I'd have gone back to sleep in my car. Far away.