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Hello all, I have a sub-adult corn that has developed something. The snake frequently seems to sneeze, there is a sharp discharge of air. There is no discharge in the nostrils, and the mouth is clean. It started about when the snake went into shed. Any advice? I have upped the temps, what else to do?
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Has the snake shed yet? Sometimes snakes which are about to shed will wheeze due to the extra skin. If the snake is still wheezing post-shed, then I would take it to a vet, but it sounds like the snake is probably just somewhat clogged due to the shed cycle.

-Kat
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I hope someone more knowledgeble also posts, but since i read it I'll give you my take.

Up temps is good, not to far of course. If an upper RI or issue, I take the snake off the aspen I use, it sucks up to much moisture. Paper towels super clean, a bit more humid too.

But since you said it happened afte a shed I'm wondering if it has a nostril shed stuck? Look close, see if you see any shed left over.

good luck
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I hope the shed clears it. His eyes cleared this morning so should find out in a day or two.
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0.0.1 Snow Corn
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This morning the snake had shed, and the sneeze was gone. Wasn't a one piece shed, but at least the breathing is ok. I recently switched aspen brands, and this is the first time in 3 years I've seen this, may have to go back to the old stuff.
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0.0.1 Snow Corn
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0.1 Jungle Carpet Python

Aspen does suck out the moisture. You could try misting, or having a humidity hide. The best thing to do, is use the substrate that you are happy with (and of course not harmful to the snakes). Glad things cleared up.
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