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Snake opens mouth ocassionally ??? Not sure if I should be worried... I took my Columbian red

by Guest1565 | 12 years, 7 month(s) ago

Not sure if I should be worried... I took my Columbian red tail Boa sometimes opens his mouth to me ... almost as if hes trying to let me know something. I took him to a local breeder suspecting respiratory problems... but he told me that hes clear of anything harmful. Does anyone know why hes opening his mouth like that ? ... next step... breeder/vet.

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amomipais82

Hi,
This really depends upon when the snake is opening its' mouth. If it is doing this right after a meal, the snake is only realigning its' jaws. If your snake appears to be "gasping" for air and is opening its' mouth often and you occasionally hear gurgling or wheezing sounds, it is time for a trip to the vet. It is possible that your snake has a respiratory infection and it will need to be treated with antibiotics.
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