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erwenaragon2010
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/04/2011 :  13:09:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi i'm new to the corn snake forum.I have three corns of which I have had one since a hatchling the second is about two years old.
MY third i have only had for a week she is an adult not sure how old but she is nearlly five foot long i have noticed when i have her out, some times i can hear her exhale (her mouth and nose are normal not discharg and theres no gasp'g for air) is this normal i haven't had this with my other two but their not has big has her yetif any one can help i would appreciate it

lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

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Posted - 10/04/2011 :  13:18:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think you can hear them breathing once they are big enough. If its not laboured breathing and there is no discharge or open mouth breathing I think its normal. Just keep an eye on her as she is new and follow normal quarantine cleanliness bewtween the snakes.

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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/04/2011 :  15:14:28  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
a raspy wheeze might be the beginning of a mild RI, what are your temps like? how is this snake housed?

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erwenaragon2010
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/04/2011 :  20:35:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
many thanks. she is housed in wooden viv with glass front the temps 75/80f she dose'nt have a raspy wheeze its just an exhale
sound i will keep an eye on her just incase this changes thanks again
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