Should you ever hear breathing???

[hypnotixdmp]

I just got a new pastel, was wandering if you should ever hear it breath. It's not really a whistle just sounds like very very VERY subtle inhale and exhale. Anyone??


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[ballpythonluvr]

This is normal in my book. Many times I have heard my male normal breathe like this while he was climbing around on my head.

[Kris Mclaughlin]

Any gunk, fluid, dead skin, or buildup of any type around the nostril/mouth area?

[The Serpent Merchant]

On it's own, it's nothing to worry about, but you might want to check for other signs of RI (see post above) just in case. If you don't see any other signs, then there is nothing to worry about.

[aldebono]

I don't think I've ever heard them unless they are slightly grumpy huffy. Put an ear to her body and try to find her lungs to see if its clear or rattles. It may be perfectly normal for her.
I probably do hear it but don't notice, usually when the Hog Island is perched on my head, she sends a strong cold little blast of air right into my eyeball or down my shirt. Surprisingly strong little lungs/nostrils!

[FoxReptiles]

Only time I've heard this is right before a shed. Like was mentioned above, perfectly normal unless you notice other signs of RI that would raise alarm.

[S.I.R.]

I agree with the above comments that it is normal unless you see any other red flags around its nostrils or mouth.

[Salamander Rising]

I don't think I've ever heard them unless they are slightly grumpy huffy. Put an ear to her body and try to find her lungs to see if its clear or rattles. It may be perfectly normal for her.
I probably do hear it but don't notice, usually when the Hog Island is perched on my head, she sends a strong cold little blast of air right into my eyeball or down my shirt. Surprisingly strong little lungs/nostrils!

I was just about to mention my Boas "breathing all over me".....LOL

[elbee]

My balls always breath in my ear and tickle me. I can feel them breath on me, but never really heard them. I wouldn't worry unless it sounds like a whistle or wheeze.

[FoxReptiles]

The only time I heard one of my snakes breathing, it was s distinct whistle. But it was caused her shedding and she had no other signs of RI. So, a whistle doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. However, it is a good sign that you should keep a close eye on the snake to make sure there aren't any other symptoms.