Quote Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps View Post
Keep the humidity at 50-60%, lots of ventilation, and change his water daily. A vet visit would also be a good idea if you're sure it's an RI.

RI's can be caused by too-dry or too-humid conditions (as well as cold temps, which it sounds like isn't a problem for you). If the cage is kept too dry, cracks may form in the snake's lungs and bacteria grow there. If the humidity is kept too high it can encourage bacterial growth. I.e., respiratory problems can arise from both ends of the humidity spectrum, and raising/lowering humidity depends on which end caused the RI. Unless you are absolutely positive as to the cause and severity of the RI, increasing or decreasing humidity from the appropriate percentages is likely to make the problem worse.
Op go to a vet. It sounds like RI it needs a culture and drugs. Do you have good ventilation?


Crazy4Herps have you actually seen low humidity cause RI. I have been looking and been unable to find any evidence anywhere for it. I would be grateful if you have reliable accounts . So far all I have found is rumours and my friends friends accounts My vet and published vets I have only found references to too high and low air flow, but never too low. I am very interested in finding out facts if you have references I'd love to see them!!!