Can a boa boa have a respiratory infection?
Other situations and conditions that may cause symptoms similar to respiratory infections are inclusion body diseasein boas and pythons and ingestion of toxic substances- both of which require veterinary diagnosis and, in the latter case, intervention.
How to treat respiratory tract infection in reptiles?
If the reptile does not respond to environmental correction and the antibiotic therapy, a culture and sensitivity should be done to determine exactly what the organism(s) is and the best antibiotic to combat it.
What kind of respiratory infection can a snake get?
In snakes, the tines of the forked tongue may be stuck together. Respiratory infections in snakes are especially dangerous in those snakes who have only one functioning lung (colubrids, etc.).
Why does my Burmese python have a respiratory infection?
Some reptiles may exhibit signs of respiratory infection as a signal to you that they have been handled enough or want (or need) to be put down. My female Burmese python would start dripping saliva from her mouth in copious amounts when she’d decided she had had enough out and handling time at education events.
Other situations and conditions that may cause symptoms similar to respiratory infections are inclusion body diseasein boas and pythons and ingestion of toxic substances- both of which require veterinary diagnosis and, in the latter case, intervention.
What does IBD mean for a red tail Boa?
IBD is marked by poor appetite and excessive saliva, and in serious or more advanced cases, IBD causes snakes to lose control of their bodily movements. Red tailed boas also are susceptible to respiratory infections, marked by wheezing and nasal discharge.
Why does my red tail BOA have blisters on it?
Blister disease may appear like burns on the snake’s skin and is usually caused by overheated cages or a lack of humidity. All of these ailments should receive treatment from a veterinarian who specializes in reptiles. Red tailed boas are large, strong, long-lived snakes and aren’t for everyone.
How long can a red tail boa live in captivity?
They will live 25 to 30 years in captivity if well cared for and are big snakes for the average pet owner. Red tailed boas need to be seriously considered before being purchased due to their strength, size, the amount they eat, and their ability to constrict. They are not legal to own everywhere so be sure to check your local laws as well.
