Im sorry to hear about the asthma. Both myself and one of my children have had asthma since birth. It stinks...Truly...



MINE is triggered from cold weather and bird dander(Great for a former bird breeder and KEEPER in bird dept of a world famous Zoo(Past tense) eh?



The following allegens COULD trigger a reaction. To narrow it down you can get sensitivity tests to determine what her triggers are, but the tests are no fun..



Mouse/Rat Dander(A common one)

Ammonia from Mouse or Rats(Another common one)

Ammonia from waste products from reptiles.

Mold from wet cages, wet bedding

Bedding dust(Pine shavings, alpine,sawdust, sani-chips..

Cleaning agents, such as ammonia,bleach,soaps with perfumes in them.

Rat and mice food products....seeds...grain and associated dust.



My recommendation is that you consult with your primary physician if you have one. Then get rid of the shavings and switch to newspaper or papertowel. DONT breed mice OR rats..instead buy them frozen from a reliable supplier wth a good reputation, and store them in a small freezer. Install and good quality air filter in your snake room and in your house. Kick all mammals(dogs/cats) out of the house and let them live in the backyard..As far as cleaning, Quatricide worked for me without any bad side effects...



You will have to make some concessions in your husbandry,and feeding, but it can be done. Keeping things clean is of paramont importance....



Email me if you have any further questions, hope that I at least answered a few of yours.



Sincerely,



Fred Albury

Aztec Reptiles

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