Bubbly mouth

[MDT]

hey albert, i think you've got some great points, but (and not trying to nit pick), but your reason for the edit....that high humidity *causes* RI, is not accurate. while is certainly favors growth of certain pathogens, by itself humidity is not pathogenic. if a respiratory bacteria or respiratory virus may be present, and environmental factors are favorable for that particular organism (high humidity, high temps, whatever) then growth is promoted. i think that may be what you meant...?

[Albert Clark]

Originally Posted by MDT

hey albert, i think you've got some great points, but (and not trying to nit pick), but your reason for the edit....that high humidity *causes* RI, is not accurate. while is certainly favors growth of certain pathogens, by itself humidity is not pathogenic. if a respiratory bacteria or respiratory virus may be present, and environmental factors are favorable for that particular organism (high humidity, high temps, whatever) then growth is promoted. i think that may be what you meant...?

Trust me on this one: High humidity for prolonged periods in enclosed spaces like that small tub is a contributing cause for ri in ball pythons. Maybe if he had more ventilation especially cross ventilation, it would have helped to decrease the irritation to the respiratory tract. However the end result would be the same.