Quote Originally Posted by targciv View Post
I was hoping that her breathing issues may just be a side effect of the shed, but is open-mouth breathing common? That's what worries me and makes me think it is an RI.

While I am dealing with a screen top for my enclosure, what are some ways I can keep the humidity up and constant? I have read about putting a damp towel or plastic wrap over part of the enclosure, but I also am worried about air circulation, and don't want my snake to be breathing stagnant air.

I feel like a heating lamp dries out the air more than a UTH with thermostat would, so would you recommend switching to that as my heat source instead of a lamp? Or would it be okay to keep both, just regulate them?
I dont like the open mouth breathing.. Usually a shedding snake does not do that. A weez, noise, click is one thing, a open mouth is another I say.
The F10sc is used at early stages. Even Herp Vets have had people follow up with it. This is not something only a couple people do here in the US, its common and in fact Admins on this site use it with success. You can get a cheap Machine at Walmart you don't need the ZooMed. Make sure you do measurements correctly, the video in the last Thread is a good simple guide. Dont listen to some goofy kid on Youtube.
This thread is the same as your last so next time stick with one thread so we have all your info in one place to help. No need for 2 of the same.
As far as killing 2 birds with one stone, a shed is the last thing to worry about if RI is suspected. Depending on how long you have to wait (you didn't say you booked the Apt), id check the inside of the mouth for bubbles/Mucus and get busy.



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