Kfisher, more information is required. Hatchlings are unlikely respiratory problem candidates as they would need to have been exposed to cold or humid conditions. Substrate dust is another possible culprit (check on this factor). It's hard to make a medical evaluation without seeing/hearing the hatchlings and evaluating all elements. Furthermore, hatchlings with respiratory issues would most probably not even consider feeding. It is also unlikely that hatchlings would have parasitic loads unless they have been previously fed live frogs/toads for some period of time.



The pictured snake appears to be in too large a enclosure with a water bowl that might be beyond a hatchling easterns scope. A hatchling that doesn't drink will regurgitate solid food. Are you housing the hatchlings separately? If not, movement might have spooked the feeders. What temp are they at?



It is possible to treat any size snake but the amount of drug administered would be so small as to be potentially difficult.

Raising the enclosure temp as a respiratory treatment is only effective at 90 degrees plus which also brings you into a potential danger zone with a hatchling. If you do try to raise the temps, you must avoid feeding attempts and remove the water while heating the entire enclosure. Water must be provided continuously in another fashion. I wouldn't choose either of these ideas without a confirmed diagnosis as both are dangerous.



Contact the breeder/collector regarding the possible respiratory issues. Providing the board more info might help, although again, medical speculation without seeing the snakes is just educated guesswork and far less than ideal.



Walt

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