Has your guy shed yet? I have a snake that has RI symptoms "every time it goes into shed".

I've taken him to a Herp Vet on several occasions, when he's having these symptoms. I've spent close to 1000 dollars on this snake, because of these symptoms. They've done cultures that come back clean. No bacteria at all. They've done blood tests and tested his fecal for parasites. There were no parasites and his blood tests showed nothing. So, he's a healthy snake. At least, they can't find anything wrong with him. He eats well and sheds with no problems. He's been having these symptoms, "every time he goes into shed", for about 6 years now. I still worry when it happens, but I don't take him to the vet anymore for them. I just take him in once a year for a checkup. Every time he's gotten a clean bill of health.

The Vet can't explain it, because the symptoms go away after he sheds. He has only be able to theorize that his nostrils get clogged, from the shed, and/or he get "stressed" during the shed cycle. Once he sheds, his nostrils are clear, and the stress is gone.

BTW I have to drive almost 3 hours, one way, to take my guy to the Vet. It's well worth the drive for that little extra peace of mind.

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