Our Rosey Boas

[newticus]

We have 3 rosey boas at work. One male and two females. When handeling the male he puffs out his throat and opens his mouth. I figured the male was just scared and puffing up to look bigger. But now he'll do it when just hanging out in his tank. he also repeatedly opens his mouth. I don't see any discolouration in this mouth, nor any mucus or runny nose and eyes.
Is this normal?
I also can't find a care sheet on these guys, does anyone have one?

[Linds]

No, definitely not normal. Sounds like a possible RI, as that is the most common reason for opening of the mouth. The eyes on a snake don't have tear ducts, so they wouldn't ever be runny like ours would be from a cold.

There are lots of sheets out there, but there is also a lot of outdated information on them. I've been working on a FAQ sheet for the top of this forum, like the other forums, but it isn't done yet. Basic rundown of Rosy care is as follows though:

-temperature gradient of 78-90
-low humidity (30-40%)
-water offered occassionally in a small dish that the snake cannot fit in to (I offer every few weeks)
-suitable substrates: carefresh, yesterdays news, hardwood chips/shavings, newspaper, papertowel (note they prefer to be able to burrow, so some may not be as suited for newspaper)
-suitable enclosures: well-ventilated rubbermaids, aquariums
-feed relatively small meals (smaller than their girth), as they are more susceptable to regurgitation

[newticus]

and the puffing out of the throat, is bad too? And what can i do about RI?
It is an animal were i work and not mine, so the vet may not be a possibility.

[Removed_2815]

Yes, the puffing out of the throat is bad. You might have better luck with the search engines if you used the correct spelling of "Rosy Boa" - there are lots of care sheets out there.
Cheers.