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I get a Hypo Sonoran shipped to me today and when I got her there was some stuck scales from a bad shed and whistle when she breathed. I put her in a humid box and it seemed that the whistling almost immediately stopped and she even shed some (not all) of the extra scales. But now I found a spot of brown flattened scales that looked peculiar. I took a pic of it. I have no idea if this is something I should be worried about or not. Any thoughts?
It sounds like a URI. And the scale damage looks like an old scare from a rat or even a burn. Sometimes when there is scares like that they have a hard time shedding in that spot. If the weezing continues and bubbles start to come out of the mouth or even a puffy throat you need to get some baytril or tylon. Let me know if it continues I can treat it at the store if need be, Try to save you some money going to the vet.
matt
Thanks a lot Matt. I'm just going to keep her quarantined until she sheds. If she sheds weird or if the spot remains I may bring her in or make a trip to the vet. The whistling has stopped and she did shed when she was given a humid hide and a soaking bowl. I guess I'm just going to keep an eye on her for the time being. I appreciate the offer to look at her at the store though... a lot. THANKS!! I owe you one!
no worries any time you need help or advice you know were to find me.
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