Respiratory Infection?

[JeanTownsend]

We had a power outage on Monday, lasting until Wednesday evening. I did all the things advised in an article written by Diana Heidman, I think her name was. I covered the enclosure with blankets, added more bedding, etc.
It didn't drop too low. I think the lowest was 60 degrees Fahrenheit, though it might have dropped into the fifties during the night.
So anyway, I took her out yesterday morning, and she was moving around, responding to touch, etc. But then she started salivating.
Now, I might've simply handled her right after she drank water. The saliva wasn't goopy, it was more watery. Plus, when I looked in before picking her up, she looked like she was just returning to her hide. And she only did it the once. So perhaps that's all that was. The chickens do the same thing frequently after drinking, and there's never an issue.
But then she would sneeze, once or twice.
I am currently staying at a friend's house, but my mom is checking on her frequently. She brought her out last night, while the power was still out, and held her near a vent, so the heat would reach her but wouldn't be directly on her. She didn't move away from the heat, but she also didn't go toward it.
Now, she didn't move around too much, but that's also her typical behavior when my mom handles her. I think it's because her hands are usually warmer than mine, or because my mom is more nervous around snakes than me.
And then of course the power came on and she hooked up my ceramic heat emitter, which doesn't emit as much heat as the heat lamp, so she could gradually adjust to her typical higher temperatures.
Anyway, my mom said she hasn't salivated or sneezed at all, and has been breathing normally. She's srill keeping an eye on her, and we're prepared to take her through to the vet if she notices anything else. We also have the numbers of two exotic vets on hand.
I did have a friend do a bit of research yesterday morning since we didn't have internet, and she said that those are symtoms of a respiratory infection. I know that following a bit of cold, upper respiratory infections are common.
What do you think? I know this might not be enough to form an answer, but do you think she just salivated because she might have been drinking, or could it be serious?
Thank you in advance.

[zina10]

If the "clear water like fluid" and "sneezing" only happened that one time when you picked the snake up, and not since then, I think you may be good...

A URI would be getting worse, not better.

To be safe, keep the temps right on target, keep handling or any other stress to a minimum, but OBSERVE a few times the day. Any noises like hard breathing, whistling? Any yawning ? Sneezing? Discharge?

If anything at all seems "off", then yes, a vet visit is in order. The sooner, the better.

However...if that was just a "fluke" and the snake was drinking water just prior to being picked up, then a vet visit is needlessly stressful. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about taking them to the vet if need be. But I'm not a fan of taking reptiles "just in case" or for a general checkup (without reason).

The temps will be off and its stressful to the snake.

Keep a watchful eye (and ear) on the snake for a few days, and it goes without saying, make sure husbandry is spot on.