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| gaz1974 |
Posted - 28/08/2013 : 22:49:46
This might seem a really daft question!!!
Over the last few days I have been staving off a cold... still handling Fuzzy.
Monday she refused her mouse..not even bothered to sniff at it!
Got her out on Tuesday and she made a few "sneezing" type sounds.
She's not done it today.
Daft question but.. can a snake catch a cold??
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| Sammysnake |
Posted - 06/09/2013 : 08:21:53
Freshly put on deodorant and freshly washed hair make Twilight sneeze but there are never any other symptoms - breathing is normal. There was one day he was sneezing a lot and it turned out he had a bit of shed stuck across one nostril from earlier that day. Soaked it off and no more sneezing. |
| gaz1974 |
Posted - 02/09/2013 : 22:49:05
Hallo. I didn't dry the bark but did ensure viv was disenfected and cleaned with reptile safe.
She shed around 5 weeks ago so don't think it's that.
Tonight she again refused a mouse.. like last Monday didn't even go to sniff at it. Infact she positively shyed away from it.
There have been no more sneezing sounds, other than a hiss at the mouse!
Have registered at the reptile vets in Hucknall and shall book an appointment for a check-up. |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 02/09/2013 : 20:48:20
Two possible causes which come to mind for me are:
1) RI due to increased humidity/mould spores in viv - did you dry the bark thoroughly before putting it in the viv? You need to do so for corns. Also check thoroughly for any missed poops.
2) could be going into blue - perfectly normal to go off food and also the loose skin in the nostrils can rattle and give a sneezey type noise. |
| Welshlamb |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 07:24:38
Sounds like an R.I |
| gaz1974 |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 00:16:49
Thanks for the feedback.
I've decided to take her to the vets for a general checkup anyway.
Will be interesting to see if she feeds on Monday as she was reluctant two weeks ago but eventually ate and last Monday didn't even bother to investigate the mouse let alone eat!
Hopefully she's fine. |
| hayleylsl |
Posted - 30/08/2013 : 21:38:52
Respiratory infections in snakes aren't zoonotic- you can't catch a cold from a snake or your snake from you. The only real risk with reptiles is salmonella which isn't a disease in itself but a bacteria which can make humans quite ill, with proper handling and making sure you wash your hands before and after handling (which you should do with any animal really :-) )it isnt a big issue, but snakey wont have a caught a cold from you but could have a respiratory infection or could be sneezing due to dust from a new substrate
I hope snakey is ok, maybe a visit to the vets if it carries on would be a good idea. |
| gaz1974 |
Posted - 29/08/2013 : 21:42:19
Hi guys.. thanks for your input..
I put new bark down over 2 weeks ago so don't think it could be that. Humidity is @ 65% in viv.
I now think that the sudden expulsion of air could be down to an involuntary action when touched as she did it today when I evidentally woke her up! Also gave me a little coil shove and a tail rattle ha ha! Still picked her up and listened careful for any wheezing sounds, thankfully there were none. Also no sign of any mucus or anything round nostrils or mouth.
Did her usual trying to get back out again once put back into viv before realising she's not actually that brave and retiring to her cave!
Hopefully she'll eat on Monday and all will be well.. :) |
| Coal |
Posted - 29/08/2013 : 07:33:50
They can certainly get respiratory illnesses but I'd be very surprised if they could contract a cold from humans. Dust is more likely, otherwise if the problem persists for more than a few days I would get her to a vet - respiratory infections can cause permanent scarring of the nostrils or worse if untreated. Do you happen to have a hygrometer? High humidity can cause respiratory problems.
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| steve76 |
Posted - 29/08/2013 : 00:30:10
did you recently change bedding? if so it could be dust |
