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#2266728
Zhimonster
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Sniffy sound 
My ball python, Brutus occasionally makes an audible breathing noise. He eats well, Im very picky about watching the temp and humidity in his tank. He is a very relaxed and friendly snake. He sometimes goes a week or more without making the ’sound’ but once in a while while breathing, he’ll start making this slight breathy noise when he breaths out. I was afraid he was developing a RI at first, but then there would be no sign of the breathing sound for days. He shed about three weeks ago, and it was a good all in one piece shed. Far as I can tell he is in pretty much perfect health. Is this a normal noise? Do other ball pythons do this? Is my snake just weird?
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05/18/12 12:06am
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#2266730
Taylorryal
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Message To: Zhimonster In reference to Message Id: 2266728
Sniffy sound
My snake dose that as well, never figured out what the cause was, but she has never had any problems and is in perfect health, so i dont think you need to worry :) Just keep an eye and make sure he is brathing well.
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05/18/12 12:15am
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#2266732
Drayk52
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Message To: Taylorryal In reference to Message Id: 2266730
Sniffy sound
It sounds like part of his shed around his nostrils was left during his shed.
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05/18/12 12:21am
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#2266744
Edf
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Message To: Drayk52 In reference to Message Id: 2266732
Sniffy sound
I hjave a snake that fooled me good and proper- took her to get a culture at the vets. All came out fine. I still hear this noise- but she makes it when she is stressed a little ( usually when handling since she dont enjoy it) I think that she is just breathing heavier.
But what I would do is open the snakes mouth and look for extra bubbles- you will see some in the back of the snakes mouth and thats normal. Look at thew slit where the tonge comes out and watch it open and close. Also- there is a section on the top part of themouth where the tonge slot rests. Check these areads for mucusy bubbles or signs of irritation.
Also- feel wheret he snakes lungs are ( 1/3 of the bodiyish) if you feel vibrations, congestion could be in there.
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05/18/12 07:26am
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#2266784
Zhimonster
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Message To: Edf In reference to Message Id: 2266744
Sniffy sound
I will check for the bubbles in the mouth and the lung thing when I get home tonight, as you suggested just to be safe. I dont -think- he’s sick, but Id much rather be on the safe side. He’s done this for months on and off, it just happens once in a while. But, he’s my ’baby’ so I get parinoid and fuss over him at the slightest thing. And glad to see Im not the only one who’s had a bp that’s done this, and it turned out to be nothing. Makes me feel a bit better. Thanks to everyone for the feedback.
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05/18/12 05:33pm
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Edf
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Message To: Zhimonster In reference to Message Id: 2266784
Sniffy sound
if it ever gets worse tho, or happens much morew frequent- or if you ever really want to- get a culture and see if anything is up with him.
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05/18/12 08:05pm
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#2267389
Midoripickle
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Message To: Edf In reference to Message Id: 2266811
Sniffy sound
My snake dose that too and it happens every once in a while when he’s in his tank or while I’m holding him and it’s just like a little huff of air. I’ve taken him to the vet and he’s been fine. I’ve checked his temps and humidity and it’s not because of a stuck shed. He eats fine and otherwise looks healthy. From what I’ve read online it’s normal and unless it’s constant and there’s mucus then it’s fine.
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05/23/12 02:51pm
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#2267402
Jackii
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Message To: Midoripickle In reference to Message Id: 2267389
Sniffy sound
My teacher’s black rat does that. He has Emphysema though
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05/23/12 03:40pm
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