How do I stop my ball python from wheezing?
Refrain from handling more than 3-4 times a week, always wait for at least 48 to 72 hours after feeding to handle, keep your ball python’s enclosure clean (make sure the substrate is fresh and dry), ensure its humidity levels are adequate and include a hide on each side of its enclosure so it can burrow.
How do you treat respiratory infections in reptiles?
Antibiotics given by mouth, injection, or via inhalation are an essential part of treating bacterial respiratory tract infections. If parasites or fungi are involved, different medications will be prescribed.
How can I tell if my snake has a respiratory infection?
Snakes with respiratory infections may have excess mucus in their mouths, nasal discharge, lethargy, loss of appetite, wheezing, and may make ‘gurgling’ sounds or open mouth breathe. “Most respiratory infections in snakes are caused by bacteria and may occur in conjunction with mouth rot.”
Why is my ball python making coughing noises?
A respiratory infection is indeed possible. Have her examined by an experienced herp veterinarian as soon as you can get an appointment. In the meantime, clean and sanitize her enclosure. RIs are usually due to poor husbandry (too hot, too cold, too wet, etc.) or prolonged stress.
What causes respiratory infections in snakes?
Respiratory infections in snakes are most often caused by bacteria but also may be due to other organisms, including parasites, fungi, and viruses. Occasionally, environmental irritants can cause nasal discharge in snakes as well.
Why does my snake squeak?
Some owners have noticed these squeaking sounds are an exciting quirk their snake makes when they are nervous, from being handled or especially when they are getting ready to shed. Other things like a piece of bedding or dust stuck in their nostril could also cause the squeaking sound to come from your boa constrictor.
How do you get a snake to open its mouth?
Slide whatever you choose under his lip in the front, then maneuver it to each side of his mouth, prying it gently between his teeth then forcing his mouth open. Use the card/spatula to hold up his top jaw, giving you a clear view of his trachea and esophagus.
How much Baytril do you give a snake?
Enrofloxacin (Baytril). A quinolone compound that appears to be safe and effective in reptiles. May be used IM, SQ and PO at a dose of 5-10 mg/kg/day for 7-21 days.