So I got a Hypo Sonoran shipped to me today. When I took her out she had obviously had a bad shed previously and she whistles when she breathes. I am really worried about her (and she wasn't cheap either). Should I be concerned or does she just need to hang out in a humid environment for a while? Thanks!
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Respiratory Infection?
aanata1
May 06, 2008 02:08 PM
Replies (5)
Caddell
May 06, 2008 02:29 PM
First thing i'd do is, put the snake in a suitable environment and then contact the supplier.
aanata1
May 06, 2008 03:16 PM
Did that before I posted, but thanks!
TnK
May 06, 2008 09:41 PM
A slight whistle isn't anything to get excited about if you have quality heat management.If not then take it to a Vet.
Cooking RI out requires reliable temp management and close supervision.
Keep the humidity around 55% and warm it up to around 88* it may go away in a week or two.
If not check out a Vet for a round of Baytril.
>>So I got a Hypo Sonoran shipped to me today. When I took her out she had obviously had a bad shed previously and she whistles when she breathes. I am really worried about her (and she wasn't cheap either). Should I be concerned or does she just need to hang out in a humid environment for a while? Thanks!
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TnK
reagorfu
May 07, 2008 12:45 PM
I have heard that you should boost the temps AND humidity to combat a RI. I have been told it will work like a humidifier or a nebulizer for the sick boa to soften up the mucus and be able to work it out on its own.
TnK
May 08, 2008 11:17 PM
"Boosting Temps" is risky business for those without quality management controls in place.High risk when using rheostats and dimmers at levels exceeding 90*F.One prolonged spike in temps and the animal will most likely never recover from the neurological damage thats common in these instances.
I prefer the "slow cook" method over injectables any day.
Ambient temp set @ 95-97*F and 55-60% for no less then two weeks,food offered late in the second week.Third week,max temp 90*F,fourth week return to ambient 82-85*F/45-50% humidity.
The key to whatever chosen method is patience,they didn't get sick in two days and they wont heal up in two days.
Mess with Rescue animals and you'll get plenty of practice,personally I'm done with them.
>>I have heard that you should boost the temps AND humidity to combat a RI. I have been told it will work like a humidifier or a nebulizer for the sick boa to soften up the mucus and be able to work it out on its own.
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TnK
