Hi, i have a Ball Python thats a great eater. Hardly refuses food(going on a month) but of late shes been resisting food,acting different.She is about 2 feet long.She has been making weird noises coming from her nose and tends to rub her nose against what ever is around. She tends to be making the noises more often now..She hasnt shed in a while but always sheds in one peice(55 gal tank,3 hiding places,right temps,large water bowl and everything). She has been acting weird for a while now.Please help.I'm really worring.Could she be sick?
2007-03-18 15:13:17 · 5 answers · asked by Jesse E 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
This doesnt mean its my fault does it?
I feel real bad about myself,i love her to death.
2007-03-18 16:42:40 · update #1
Can this natuarlly ocur?
2007-03-18 16:43:09 · update #2
Ditto to the last answer.
Holding the mouth agape as if she's having trouble breathing, and the "rattles" when she exhales, is a sign of respiratory infection and/or a gastroenteritis. The belly might also be distended ( bloated ). This is another indicator of gastroenteritis, or alternately, she could be impacted and that can be causing other problems with organ function. All three of these situations are quick killers in snakes, so you should get her to a vet to rule this out, and/or get her on the appropriate treatment right away.
If you luck out and that's not the problem, then you have a good current checkup on the animal and a good place to start looking for the less serious problems in the husbandry that might be causing issues.
2007-03-18 22:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fireside3/Phrynosoma-Texas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a former snake owner, I would say that this sounds like a respiratory infection that will need antibiotics to treat. Call around to vet's offices to find one that will handle reptiles. (I wouldn't wait too long to call.)
Good Luck and I hope your poor baby gets feeling better soon!
2007-03-18 22:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Surreal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I agree that it sounds like a respiratory infection. You should seek help from a vet experienced with snakes immediately. Just look for one that specializes in exotic animals.
2007-03-18 22:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definitely sounds like a RI infection but there are other signs too, does she keep her mouth open looking like she breathing through her mouth? or a popping sound that accompanies the hissing? if so its definitely RI look for a vet who has experience working with herps. best of luck to you and your snake
2007-03-19 03:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by az_na_man32 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any discharge from her nose? bubbles or anything that would indicate a cold?
2007-03-18 22:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by lookingforafarm 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋