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Jeff Clark
at Thu Aug 25 21:59:11 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Jeff Clark ]
What is the temperature and humidity in the cage? I know you asked the questions and you were not expecting someone to ask you questions rather than answer your questions but the secret to keeping BRBs healthy is to provide precise temperature and humidity. Some of what you describe sounds like the snake may be getting ready to shed. If you provide high enough humidity they do not spend much time rubbing. The popping noise and swollen throat could be signs of a respiratory problem. The only safe cure for respiratory infections in little BRBs is to get the temperature and humidity right. Look down in the posts here on the forum to last week and see my post about caresheets for little BRBs.
Good luck,
Jeff
>>Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum, new to BRB's, and new to snakes in general, heh. I realize that this is probably not the best beginner snake, but I research any new animal thoroughly before I purchase them and I will provide the best care I possibly can for this snake, which is why I joined this forum.
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>>I've only had my baby BRB for a couple days, but I've noticed a few things that seem a little unusual. One thing is he is yawning quite a bit, and starting today his neck is puffing out a bit on the underside when he breathes and I can hear a slight popping noise once in a while. Otherwise he seems very healthy. He's extremely active at night and he rests under his substrate during the day. His eyes are clear and I can't see any mucous in his mouth or nostrils. I'll continue to monitor his behavior, but I want to ask those of you with experience:
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>>1. If these could be the first signs of a repertory infection?
>>2. If it's possible he swallowed some of his repti-bark substrate? (I haven't fed him yet, but I will not feed him in his tank to avoid the possibility of him swallowing his substrate)
>>3. If he might be shedding? He has been rubbing his nose on his substrate and the side of his hide-log. But that doesn't explain the popping noise.
>>4. If I am just being a paranoid first owner? Heh
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>>I'm sorry for the long post. I'm excited to finally be a part of the wonderful world of herps and I look forward to seeing my snake grow into a healthy adult.
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>>Thank you so much in advance for any comments!
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- A new owners questions: - Freki_and_Geri, Thu Aug 25 20:09:14 2005
 RE: A new owners questions: - Jeff Clark, Thu Aug 25 21:59:11 2005
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