When in doubt, seek good veterinary council; it's invaluable for the long term health of the animal. R.I. can be a lifelong chronic problem if not taken care of early on. There are times when antibiotics are critical to eradicate this problem. BUT, providing the right environment is imperative to have a healthy animal. As HH said, moderately high temps accompanied by high ambient humidity levels (w/out sacrificing air flow) will help ward off the problem. This will go a long way towards recovery but if the infection is too far along, antibiotics will be needed. We've had excellent success with Fortaz.

Rob Carmichael

>>I have many snakes ranging from Green Ananconda to Burmese Python to a Ball Python. With my largest Burm who is now 13' and who I recently rescued there seems to be a problem. Her hissing seems normal but at times there is this gurggling sound and she opens her mouth seemingly in an effort to breathe easier. I also noticed a mucus of some kind. Just as an FYI she is currently in a 8x4x4 enclosure, minimal ventilation and heat gradient ranges from 92 in day and 79 at night with a 100 deg basking spot. I am sure her living conditions ar up to par. My concern lies with her condition before I rescued her. My next step is going to a herp vet, still I figured I would check here first. Any info provided would be greatly appreciated.
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>>1.0.0 African Rock Python
>>0.1.0 Green Anaconda
>>0.1.0 Tiger Reticulated Python
>>1.2.0 Burmese Python
>>0.1.0 Albino Burmese Python
>>1.1.0 Colombian RT Boa (BCI)
>>1.0.0 Royal Ball Python
>>1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
>>1.0.0 Nile Monitor
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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