loud breathing

Richpass · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 08:37 PM

hey i am having trouble determining wether this is an RI or just heavy breathing due to other issues... i have a ball python and have had him for about 3 weeks now. he eats weekly. he is due for a feeding tomorrow but this past week he hasnt been as active and he looks liek he is shedding soon. today was the first timei heard him breathing heavy and when i hold him he doesnt seem threatenedfor it to be hissing. he doesnt show any other symthoms of an Ri though. what could it be ? should i take it to the vet?

Bangswitch · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 08:58 PM

What do you mean by breathing heavy? You can hear weezing? and bubble or liquid from the mouth? I have found that most ball pythons dont eat with a RI. What are the temps at? Might be too cold.

Richpass · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:01 PM

i have a 150 watt heat lamp on all the time in a basking area and a nice size water dish for it to lay in but he was breathing today loudly to the pount where i can hear him and i heard a pop once or twice but he has no signs of an RI.woul shedding have anythign to do with this? i have no idea whats worng.

muzixman · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Richpass

i have a 150 watt heat lamp on all the time in a basking area and a nice size water dish for it to lay in but he was breathing today loudly to the pount where i can hear him and i heard a pop once or twice but he has no signs of an RI.woul shedding have anythign to do with this? i have no idea whats worng.

Still need to know his temps?? Is he also holding his head up
?? you should take a look inside his mouth and see if there is any mucus in there but we really need to know more about his set up Temps, humidity and how your measuring them.

Bangswitch · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:12 PM

But what are the temps? It sounds like RI to me. I have never heard mine make noise while shedding. Some other people will post soon and give you more help. Hope it isnt too serious. the Vet visit may be needed.

muzixman · #6 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:17 PM

Also how old is he??

Sleepy_FF · #7 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thomasboxertko

It sounds like RI to me. I have never heard mine make noise while shedding.

both my balls sound like they are rasping right before they shed, which is nice, cos when they go blue they dont really show it in their eyes. its the loose skin around the nose i think

Bangswitch · #8 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy_FF

both my balls sound like they are rasping right before they shed, which is nice, cos when they go blue they dont really show it in their eyes. its the loose skin around the nose i think

My boas do that but not my balls. Wow learn something everyday.

Richpass · #9 (**permalink**) 02-09-2007, 02:08 AM

so should i wait out the doctor visit? i mena he was blue now one of his eyes are peeling so it might be the skin.

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