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Sneeze?

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Asher9

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So, I was looking at my snake like five minutes ago and he appeared to sneeze. He opened his mouth and made an unmistakeable sneezing sound. Now, this is the first time I have ever heard him sneeze, and I am just a little worried because I know that sneezing can sometimes mean a snake has an RI. His humidity is 45%. Do you think I should take him to the vet, or am I over reacting?
 
If everything else is good...eating, shedding, temps, then I wouldn't worry off the bat. Keep watch and look for open-mouthed breathing, bubbles, lots more sneezing. Did you change anything, like the type of bedding? Did the bedding seem more dusty than usual?
If the sneezing continues or the symptoms progress, a trip to the vet would not be over reacting.
Please keep us posted.
 
snakes do the same things people do. Yawn, sneeze, cough...etc..... So do dogs and cats and probably every other animal for that matter.

A sneeze doesn't necessarily mean I'm sick, maybe some dust got in my nose.

Same with snakes.
 
Thank you both. I didn't change anything like bedding recently, so it wasn't that. If he continues to sneeze regularly, I will bring him to the vet.
 
I'm not 100% certain, but pretty sure that the onset of an RTI in a corn would show other symptoms, such as a clicking sound, a puffed-up throat (or one that puffs up and contracts again), prior to more serious ones like nasal discharge.

However, there are some things you can do in the meantime, such as checking the snake's environment (temps, humidity, ventilation, etc.) and other husbandry methods, as per Rossi's book, "What's Wrong With My Snake?"

You can also try feeding your snake as it will boost his immune system if there is a need to fight the onset of an RTI.

Just a couple of thoughts. Hope it helps!
 
UPDATE: I have not heard anymore noises from him, but he does seem more lethargic than normal. He haven't been moving very much at all, and he is usually very active. Any advice?
 
Regarding the above post, my snake is going into shed so that must be why he hasn't been very active.
 
Asher9 said:
UPDATE: I have not heard anymore noises from him, but he does seem more lethargic than normal. He haven't been moving very much at all, and he is usually very active. Any advice?
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Especially if you recently fed him, captive corns just tend to be more sedentary than their wild counterparts. I'd bet he's just digesting a recently swallowed rodent. He IS an adult snake, right? My corns sometimes go into their hides for 3 & 4 days at a time, even during the summer. When they are blue or pre-shed, could be even longer.

Just a couple thoughts! :dunce:
 
Thank you axis1, that's what I think too. He is going is just going into shed now, I just didn't expect it because he shed just a month ago.
 
My experience is that they move very little in shed. My Cleo is in shed right now and I don't think she's moved for three days (or she came out at night to drink and went right back to her waiting to shed spot). I didn't expect Cleo to go into shed this soon either but there is no mistaking it. They shed when they need to.

Best wishes Asher9!
 
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