Why is me carpet python making wheezing noises?

[chamman32]

Hiya Im just wondering why my carpet python makes wheezing noises everytime he goes in for shedding??? As I noticed this last time but it stopped when she had shed? Why is this??? Does anyone know???

[infernalis]

[chamman32]

Thankyou but I do need this answering as she only seem to be making this noise when she sheds????

[Freebody]

sound like a respiratory problem to me, one of my snakes used to do it as well occationally tho not just during shed, until i stopped using wood chips and started just using old newspapers, im sure someone who has had a snake do this during shed can help a little better. Welcome to the forum

[chamman32]

Is it worth me taking her to the vets as Im insured for that you see

[gonesnakee]

Only does it when shedding due to loose skin in the nostrils making a weird noise.
Quite common for some snakes to sound like they may have an RI during their shed cycle.
If its gone as soon as it sheds likely the case here.
Ensure husbandry is correct & extra humidity could be required during shedding as well.
Any signs such as nasal discharge, open mouth breathing etc. could be more concern in regaurds to a RI, Mark

[emseeKAY]

lol mark has this one covered, good luck with the problem

[Will0W783]

I have a few snakes that sound horrible when they go into shed; I used to freak out and make vet appointments, only to have them be fine once they shed. Some snakes just sound that way in shed, due to the loose skin like Mark said. If it does continue after shedding though, take it to the vet.