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2day i took my burm outside to enjoy the nice day when i noticed some type of clear liquid coming from her mouth it didnt smell or anything, it was sort of like drool. She is also weezing. Is this just a respitory or IBD?I tried raising the temps and humidity.(not 2 long ago i seen her twist over on her back then she sort of squirmed before flipping back over i found it weird but didnt really pay it any mind). I am taking her 2 the vet but i still need input from you more experienced keepers to see what i might be dealing with.

sounds like URI....
take it to a vet

Beth
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Yes, it sounds like a respitory infection from how you have described it. Please make sure you don't put him around any other snakes ( if you have more than one ) till you find out for sure what he has. You don't want him passing it on to any others.
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Jay,
I agree with the others, that it sounds like a respiratory infection. Increasing the temperature & humidity is a must. Read this thread for some good info: forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1482328,1482328

As for her twisting over on her back & squirming, I'm not sure what to make of it. How big & old is she? Has she been with a male?

Hang in there!
HH
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this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
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She is 7 ft 3 yrs and has never been with a male. She will see the vet 2morrow. I will keep yall posted on what happens.

the vet gave me some injections to give to her,any tips on giving injections 2 snakes?

It's best to have someone hold the snake, pinned down to the floor, table, etc, to limit movement during penetration with the syringe.

I've only given Baytril injections and couldn't tell you for sure if other meds are administered the same way, but here's the way my Vet instructed me to give Baytril injections:

Baytril Injections - To be administered within aproximately the front 1/3 of the body, but not in the neck, and just off to one side or the other of the spine. Alternate sides of the spine and placement within the length of the body between shots.

For a 7ft snake that would mean to give injections between 1 1/2 from the head to about 3 - 3 1/2ft down towards the tail. Alternate injection locations so that you don't inject in the same place each time.

Be sure to keep plenty of water available and maintain slightly higher than normal temps & high humidity or else you'll be wasting your time giving it the antibiotic injections.

Hang in there!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American

www.natures-signature.com