What are common causes of RI? What are the Signs and what can be used to over come an RI? The reason I am asking is cause I went with Shredded Aspen Bedding for my baby Ball Python and I am just thinking ahead. I have heard that this bedding is nutoriuos for this. Lets just say that I am a precautious father! Anyone post I want to here opinions and so on!
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Respritory Infection
jjtanderson
Apr 19, 2004 10:20 PM
Replies (2)
bachman
Apr 20, 2004 10:12 AM
Cool temps, too high humidity, too low humidity, stress, are all causes of RI. Your aspen is not going to cause any RI in your BP. I have heard of dusty pine shavings causing RI though. Make sure your BP can shed properly (aspen sucks the humidity out of my snakes).
Chad
serpentcity
Apr 21, 2004 11:04 PM
...access to a warm area (92-95F) coupled with too wet conditions are the leading predisposing conditions leading to respiratory infections by common bacterial flora pre-existing in the snake. By providing belly heat under 10-20% of the floor coupled with humidity greater than 50% but NOT WET conditions you'll probably never experience a RI in your BP. Do not guess on your temps!
Scott J.Michaels DVM
