Rescued ball pythons

[Vypyrz]

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I would would not offer them food until you have them set-up in separate enclosures with regulated heat sources. This will help reduce stress and help reduce the possibility of any regurgitations.

You will also need to monitor them carefully for any signs of a Respiratory Infection. Some of the signs are:

1) Wheezing, popping, or gurggling when they breathe. It will sound almost like a person with bronchitis.

2) Mucus or foamy type bubbles in and around the mouth and/or nostrils.

3) Constant face rubbing. Snakes will do this to try and clear the mucus from their mouths and nostrils.

4) Dried mucus (snot) smeared around the enclosure.

5) Stargazing. The snake will constantly keep it's head elevated to try and keep it clear.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you need to get them to a vet for treatment. Make sure that the vet does a culture on them to determine the best course of medication.

Here are a couple of tutorial vids on how to inspect a snake, in case you ever need to...






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