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Snake sneeze?

igordog Jun 10, 2005 01:19 PM

Occasionally, my female gtp will make a loud (it's loud enough to startle me late at night) hacking-coughing-gagging sound... I don't know why, and can't see any particular reason for it.

I've never observed this behavior with any of my other snakes.

The 'cough' is typically followed by a series of snake-yawns, and a jaw realignment.

I notice her do it maybe once a week.... sometimes going a couple months without noticing it.

I only mention it out of concern of her last 'sneeze', as it seemed to be followed by some spitting up of clear liquid (I'm under the impresion that it was water). This had never happened before.

She is otherwise in perfect health.... good appetite, clear eyes, good muscle tone, no nazal blockages, no labored breathing, no other indications of an respiratory disease....

Any ideas?

Replies (3)

shhawke Jun 10, 2005 03:49 PM

it could be a few different things... if one of my snakes did that i would already be at the vet... so you might want to consider that...

Shiloh

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Shiloh Hawkesworth
kansas
(Midwest Serpents)

igordog Jun 10, 2005 10:33 PM

I suppose your right..... she's worth the cost, no question.... I love my snakes....

cross your fingers for me....

Tunahound Jun 11, 2005 12:08 AM

Man I dont want to alarm you by any means But I had a male do that exact same thing and I took him to the vet he gave me amacasin for him the only thing that I did not do was get a culture MAKE sure you get the culture of his lungs.the reason I am telling you is because I no longer have that male he passed away.Good luck sir

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