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Hi today I was puting a damp paper towl in with my snake because he is about to shed. But when I did this he started to sneeze. It was very faint but he did this several times. Before this I have had no problems with him at all. I have heard of respitory infections but i dont know if this is one. I live in Alaska so it might be hard to find a veterinarian that knows about reptiles. Is there any other way to solve the problem without a vet. I am getting really worried. Thanks for any info. Brandon.

My snow sneezed once. Well, three times, real little sneezes, three times in a row, and she was also getting ready to shed. That was the one and only time she ever did that. And it was about 6 months ago.

I'd just keep an eye on him for a while, and especially close after he sheds. It may never happen again.

Good luck
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>>Hi today I was puting a damp paper towl in with my snake because he is about to shed. But when I did this he started to sneeze. It was very faint but he did this several times. Before this I have had no problems with him at all. I have heard of respitory infections but i dont know if this is one. I live in Alaska so it might be hard to find a veterinarian that knows about reptiles. Is there any other way to solve the problem without a vet. I am getting really worried. Thanks for any info. Brandon.

It is possible that a little loose skin in his nostrils is causing the sneezing. Also likely it will subside after he sheds.
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Thanks for the information. I hope the sneezing will pass. I have another question though. What causes respitory infection and what are the sighns of it? Thanks again. Brandon

sneezing most likely loose skin. Respitory infection most often caused by cold temps too much humity, other things too but theese are the most common causes. good luck