burmese-KSA: Like humans & other creatures, stress is a factor that depresses the body's immune system, so infections such as RI (respiratory infection) often
show up after a snake has been re-homed, since the world as the snake knew it has just completely changed...it's normal for a snake to be frightened, even more
so when you have to give meds also. Yours is a strong snake that you have had to restrain for treatment, but the snake feels it's under attack when you do that-
the way we handle a snake sends a signal to the snake as to our purpose...too much force & we appear to be a predator, or maybe struggling prey. Whether
or not you realize it, you are communicating to the snake by how you handle her. I wish you success both in getting her healthy again and in calming her down
for safe handling. Snakes don't like change any better than we do.
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