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FPS_Fein
11-19-16, 11:22 PM
So my ball python has been acting really weird lately by always being in her water bowl. I've noticed her head has been looking dry and I'm not sure why. Temps are all good so I'm not sure how to help her. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
sattva
11-19-16, 11:26 PM
Is she in blue?
FPS_Fein
11-19-16, 11:40 PM
What does that mean?
sattva
11-19-16, 11:44 PM
It means she's getting ready to shed!
sattva
11-19-16, 11:47 PM
Whats your humidity at?
MartinD
11-20-16, 03:48 AM
What does that mean?

If you look at the eyes they look milky. My spider always sheds well, his temps and humidity are all ok but he still likes to sit in his water bowl just before shedding.
Albert Clark
11-20-16, 09:49 AM
This ball python has a stuck/ retained shed. The animal should be placed into a shallow tub with water, a lid, and airholes in it. Then it should be allowed to soak for about 45 minutes. You could then assist the animal with removal of the stuck shed.
FPS_Fein
11-21-16, 06:40 PM
Thank you everyone for your information. I just noticed my ball was weezing so he may have an upper repository infection. I'm on my way to buy a humidifier and I've been looking all around for f10 locally but haven't found anything. Is there anything else I can do? Humidity and temperature are good and I've soaked her with no benefits.
REM955
11-21-16, 06:58 PM
No no no.
If you are doing what I think you are doing, do NOT nebulize the F10 via the humidifier.
Go find a vet if you think it is a respiratory infection. That is not something you are fixing by yourself.
Note: My vet mentioned this has been happening. I hope I am wrong.
FPS_Fein
11-21-16, 07:07 PM
I've heard that it actually does help. Can I get more feedback from others if this is ok?
sattva
11-21-16, 08:14 PM
If you can't get him through his shed, and if he has a respiratory infection, You need a good reptile vet...
REM955
11-21-16, 09:53 PM
I've heard that it actually does help. Can I get more feedback from others if this is ok?
ASK A VET.
They will tell you NO.
This is a chemical.
You may as well throw bleach in an inhaler for yourself.
Albert Clark
11-21-16, 10:03 PM
Also, it's good to know that ball pythons will wheeze when stressed! A stuck shed especially on the head and surrounding airways will also cause abnormal sounds in breathing. You may not even be dealing with a true RI. Is there any stringy mucus visible or mucus in the mouth or nose? Does the snake hold its head upwards for extended periods of time? Have you noticed any dried secretions on the inside of the tub or glass wall? Is the animal feeding, tongue flicking, or have you noticed the fork tongue stuck together? These are associated symptoms you have to look for when considering RI. Wheezing alone is not a call for alarm but a call to investigate further before rushing to treat something that may not even be there. It's great that you noticed the abnormal breathing but that means you are going to have to observe the snake more closely for other symptoms. Hope this helped.
REM955
11-21-16, 10:14 PM
I've heard that it actually does help. Can I get more feedback from others if this is ok?

You can start here (http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-discussion/111610-possible-ri-honduran-milk-snake.html#post986274) for other opinions.
Andy_G
11-22-16, 05:50 AM
F10 has actually caused respiratory burns in certain individuals when used via nebulization. Your snake needs a vet.
MartinD
11-22-16, 05:54 AM
You have a duty of care to these animals, get your snake to a vet
Albert Clark
11-22-16, 08:52 AM
F10sc is the particular solution that has been shown to help only with symptomatic relief in very mild RI. Even though it is bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal it's main usage and effectiveness is on hard surfaces. Used primarily to eradicate these pathogens with the the proper concentration being necessary. The 3ml- 5ml per litre of distilled H20 is a weak concentration for nebulization but only helps with symptomatic relief and may leave offending pathogens viable and still able to wreak havoc.
Aaron_S
11-22-16, 12:39 PM
F10sc is the particular solution that has been shown to help only with symptomatic relief in very mild RI. Even though it is bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal it's main usage and effectiveness is on hard surfaces. Used primarily to eradicate these pathogens with the the proper concentration being necessary. The 3ml- 5ml per litre of distilled H20 is a weak concentration for nebulization but only helps with symptomatic relief and may leave offending pathogens viable and still able to wreak havoc.

In regular human speech - this **** isn't made for reptiles bodies.
Albert Clark
11-22-16, 03:38 PM
In regular human speech - this **** isn't made for reptiles bodies. Hmmmmmm. Interesting...