my friend has a brb blowing bubbles 'upper respiratory problem' what would the cause be?
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a bubble breathing brb help!
gingersnake
Oct 03, 2009 04:36 PM
Replies (4)
rainbowsrus
Oct 03, 2009 05:33 PM
Sounds like a URI (Upper Respiratory Infection) IMO needs to be seen by a vet to get proper meds. Also, check temps and should be towards the higher end of the range. Like 83 degrees and only a little drop for "cool" end. The warmer temps will help but likely NOT cure the problem.
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Thanks,
Dave Colling
www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com
0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)
LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (05/26/2009):
36.51 BRB
29.42 BCI
And those are only the breeders 
lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats 
gingersnake
Oct 03, 2009 06:01 PM
thanks they got meds, but curious on causes?
rainbowsrus
Oct 03, 2009 11:43 PM
Most common cause is improper care. Specifically too cold for too long a period of time. Beyond that I'm unsure.
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Thanks,
Dave Colling
www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com
0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)
LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (05/26/2009):
36.51 BRB
29.42 BCI
And those are only the breeders
lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats
FRoberts
Oct 04, 2009 06:37 PM
also besides the temps dave mentioned too dry of an environment can also lead to RI in brb's. I would think the temps had to be low for quite a period of time because I have noticed brb's and dumeril boas prefer cooler temps by nature.
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Thanks,
Frank Roberts
