hey, i have a ball python that i have had for about three weeks, and he is now going through a shed cycle, (still has hazy eyes) and he is making alot of clicking noises? what are these noises? can any one tell me?
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clicking noises, i dont know what they are
newguy89
Mar 24, 2005 07:28 PM
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maize_n_olivia
Mar 24, 2005 08:07 PM
possibly respiratory infection
these can be lethal
knock the temp up in the cage to a consistent 90 degrees and raise the humidity
when my baby was clicking, I did this. I put a towel over half of the cover screen (make sure only half, so air can get in... and don't let it touch you heat lamps)
this effectively trapped heat and humidity
spray down the walls of the enclosure, not the snake himself... they really don't seem to like being sprayed too much. (mine doesn't anyway)
if it doesn't clear up in a week, or if it worsens before then, take him to your vet.
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willstill
Mar 26, 2005 01:15 AM
Hi,
As the other poster mentioned, it might be the beginning of an upper resp. infection developing. However, it might also just be swollen, or plugged nares during the shed cycle. Wait until after the snake sheds and then first listen closely to see if it is making the clicking, or "wet hiss" noise during an undisturbed rest. Then, pick the snake up and let it crawl freely and listen closely. If the snake has shed and is making the sound in a comfortable resting position then it likely has a resp. infection in the early stages. If the snake only makes the sound during active crawing then it is still in the very early stages and has a high probability of cure with just temperature and humidity manipulation (if dry, increase moisture; if wet, decrease moisture and make sure the snake has temp choices with the high end 90ish). If it is clicking and puffing during a rest then you should probably schedule a vet appt. good luck.
Will
