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#206396
KAMCO
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Whistling?! 
Hello All! I just recently got a ball and I was wondering if it is normal for them to make a whistling sound? I do know they will hiss sometimes, but this was a definite whistle... could it be a sign of a respiratory infection? Thanks!
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12/27/04 5:10am
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#206419
SCSnakeman
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Message To: KAMCO In reference to Message Id: 206396
Whistling?!
They should not whistle and it does I think that a respiratory infection is a definate possiblity. If you have a vet in the area that can treat reptiles take to him asap. Also, increase the hot side temps in the cage to 90 ~95 if you have not already done so.
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12/27/04 8:49am
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#206523
Hammer
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Message To: SCSnakeman In reference to Message Id: 206419
Whistling?!
Absolutely... Whistling is never a good sign. Get the humidity and temps up quickly.
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12/27/04 1:57pm
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#206957
Slopoke
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Message To: KAMCO In reference to Message Id: 206396
Whistling?!
I have read that sometimes when start to shed they can make a whistling noise.
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12/28/04 12:36am
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SCSnakeman
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Message To: Slopoke In reference to Message Id: 206957
Whistling?!
I have read that too but I have never heard any of mine may any sound at all at any time. I try to keep a close check on them when they are in a shed so I can keep the humidity in their cages up so I would have probably noticed it if they had.
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12/28/04 9:15am
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#207232
KAMCO
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Message To: Slopoke In reference to Message Id: 206957
Whistling?!
That could be a possibility then, cause he is sheding now, and I only heard him whistle twice, right after I had him soaking in the sink...
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12/28/04 1:08pm
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#207971
Pelota
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Message To: KAMCO In reference to Message Id: 207232
Whistling?!
Ah, I’d guess it was that then. It may have had water in the nostrils or something. Or they can sometimes make a whistling noise when they’re in shed because the skin around the nostrils comes loose and stuff.Any other signs of a respiratory infection? Is your snake breathing with it’s mouth open? Any clear liquids or mucous around the nose or mouth? Does your snake seem to keep it’s head upwards to breathe? From what you’ve told us, I’d say it’s just from the shed/soaking. But if you want to be sure, a checkup with a vet couldn’t hurt....except maybe a little stress on the snake. 
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12/29/04 1:38am
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