Quote Originally Posted by Pwilliams58 View Post
In regards to the snake I thought had an RI, perhaps this was an isolated incident. I know its not normal for a bp to excrete mucous, but I did startle the hell out of her and she had eaten probably a hour before. She is not weezing or popping or anything. Could it just have been extra saliva from the feeding? The snake in question is one of my healthiest ones, one of the rat eaters.
It could be. It is especially likely if she had just had a drink of water. You know how their saliva gets very viscous just after drinking. That could look a lot like mucus, especially if you're already on edge.