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Trollbie
Snake mite
USA
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 Posted - 14/04/2012 : 03:35:25
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Do snakes make clicking/crackling time noises for reasons other than RI?
I noticed Zeus makes these sounds. But they're not consistent and I only hear them when I pick him up. But he's little so the sounds might not be loud enough for me to hear other times :/
I don't see mucus or discharge from his mouth. I don't see him ever open his mouth. I tried to feed just now and he didn't take it, but that could be because he's going into a shed.
If you think he might have an RI, do I take him to the vet ASAP? Or do I wait till he's done shedding?
Hot side temp is around 80-85F humidity is in the 80s. He has a humid hide with moss in there but he has yet to go in it. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2012 : 03:54:14
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| Clicking noises could be one of two things. Trollbie: an RI, or stuck shed in the nostril area. If it's an RI, you'll need to move fast; those are fast and deadly with rainbows. Other than the recent mess I went through caused by an unusual bacteria, the *only* other losses I've ever suffered in my collection were from RIs. If you have any doubts at all, get him to an herp vet to make sure. |
Cliff Earle
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Trollbie
Snake mite
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2012 : 04:13:02
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| Even though he's going into a shed? |
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Trollbie
Snake mite
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2012 : 21:25:41
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| Well I put some moss in there so hopefully that will help with humidity. I want a fogger... |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:15:16
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Yes, even if he's headed into shed.
Has the clicking gone away? |
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Trollbie
Snake mite
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2012 : 07:13:15
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| Yeah actually. I forgot to mention that. Today was pretty traumatizing for me... But tomorrow is gonna be outside photoshoot day :) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2012 : 21:11:46
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| Glwd to hear it! Just make sure to keep an eye (ear) out in case it comes back. |
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