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Retained Nostril Skin

asdew1880
08-15-2011, 06:55 PM
Hi,
I have read the thread on general skin shedding problems however this one is a little more in depth. I noticed my amel corn was "coughing" about a week ago and became really concerned. I was suspecting a RI however there was no bubbling or mucus. I turned the cage up about 2 degrees to be sure and kept the humidity normal. Last night it shed and this morning I noticed that the nostrils were dark and there was still skin retained. The shed confirmed this because of the two missing hole were the nose would be. I just spent the past two hours with tweezers and q-tips and I finally pulled a big black chunk out about the size of a ball point penout!!!! I was shocked and surprised. My snake however was very calm after it realized I was pulling that thing out of its nose. I am thinking it is just a booger or something from a minor RI. I will be monitoring very closely and try a vicks treatment and see how it goes. Any comments or experience would be greatly appreciated.