Quote Originally Posted by Tripppysmurf
Hmm I just got ym snake and I am worried about that head always up thing. You mean ALWAYS up or just once in awhile? The snake is still ewn to it's enclosure so it may be just getting curious is what i was thinking. I know I am pretty much probably being over protective but what can I say the snake is too cute to take chances
It certainly can't hurt to take your snake in for a general check up if you're concerned about something. But if a snake has an RI to the point where it is holding its head up in order to breathe more easily, you'll likely notice other symptoms as well, such as "drool" or mucus around its mouth or smeared around the enclosure.

Quote Originally Posted by mricyfire
Quick question...do ball take deep breaths? Mine usually doesnt make any noise...but sometimes at night when he is up and about, he might make one or two deep exhales...but they dont sound like a whistle...it sounds just like it would if you took a deep breathe now and exhaled.

Anything I should be worried about?
Sounds normal to me.


Let me caveat the things I've said in this thread by saying that I'm not a vet, nor have had any veterinary training, nor do I even have a ton of snakes. I'm just speaking about things I have read and studied and listened to experienced folks talk about. Always...when in doubt about your snake's health....ask a vet!