thanks for the reply.. and yeah shes in shed. i thought it may have been an RI, thats why i'm so worried but i haven't noticed any mucus. i'll wait until she sheds, if shes still doing it after i will set up a vet appointment for her
Originally Posted by ladywhipple02
She looks like she might be in shed... very dark. Is her belly pinkish? If she's in shed, I would wait until she's finished before you start worrying too much. Sometimes, when the shed starts peeling away inside their noses, they make a squeaking noise when they breathe.
It was brought up in another thread that boas seem to make loud exhales... my big girl does, as do some other big boas that people own on this site. Just seems to be something they do... maybe it's hauling those big boa butts around
The other possibility is, of course, an RI... respiratory infection. Kinda like a cold for a snake. The wheezing is caused by mucus build up---does she have any build-up in her mouth?
If you're worried, take her to the vet. Always the best option to alleviate your fears
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