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Originally Posted by SillyNoodle
Sorry, I should specify. They don't have a diaphragm so I didn't want to describe that behavior/symptom in a way that may inaccurately refer to his anatomy. They can forcefully contract their rib muscles, yes. I also agree that may encompass similar benefits to that of a traditional sneeze or cough, but it isn't necessarily as sufficient.
Do you happen to have any experience on whether this type of behavior is always linked to RIs? His lack of progression and other symptoms for this long of a period is confusing to me.
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ummm.... what?
Snakes sneeze and cough just like any animal does. Why do you sneeze? If dust gets in your nose or pollen or something that irritates you, you sneeze to expel it. So does every other animal including snakes. Did you even read the article?
Snakes can also get "Colds" respiratory infections that can cause them to sneeze, wheeze or cough.
And yes, I had a Boa about 30 years ago with a cold that was sneezing, and I took her to a vet, got a few antibiotic injection, and she cleared up and was fine after.