Odd noise..

MDT · 07-20-12, 05:58 PM

I actually feel like a rookie asking this, but....

My new retic was making an "exhale" noise when I was holding it today. Not a wheeze. Just like a sigh almost. There have been no "bubbles", mucous, or true wheezing. No discharge either. She acts perky and has good tone. Her enclosure is 82-95 gradient measured by heat gun, UTH. Humidity around 50-60%.

I may be over thinking this. I've never had a snake with an RTI in the 30 odd years of keeping them. And, this the first time ive ever been aware hearing this noise. This may just be a "heavy exhale" and I'm being overly freaky.

Does this sound infectious to you guys?

moshirimon · 07-20-12, 06:11 PM

doesn't sounds like much to me. my retic makes noise too i was startled at first as well. they're just vocal snakes.

keep an eye on it though. just incase

Rogue628 · 07-20-12, 07:20 PM

^^^^^ This

Retics, burms, carpets....just to name a few are known to be pretty vocal.

MDT · 07-20-12, 07:31 PM

Cool. Thanks guys!

shaunyboy · 07-20-12, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue628

^^^^^ This

Retics, burms, carpets....just to name a few are known to be pretty vocal.

yes some of my nervous carpets,can get a bit vocal,when being taken out their tanks,or handled in general

cheers shaun

Pirarucu · 07-20-12, 11:26 PM

Sounds fine, from what I've seen it happens usually when they're wrapped tight around something, so that their airway is under a bit of pressure.
I'd bump the humidity a little though, it sounds a bit low.

**millertime89** · 07-21-12, 12:39 AM

Drop the hot spot, no more than 90, I keep mine at 88. Bump humidity, above 60 at minimum, over 70 is ideal. Babies to 12-18 months should be over 80 but won't suffer if its in the 70s.

But retics are heavy breathers, I wouldn't worry about it. If you want to confirm pop its mouth open and look for mucus, but I wouldn't encourage it since its a stressful experience for both you and your snake.