Bubbles?

[Elliot]

Ok, I just took Femme out to check her for anything wrong, and as I was holding her I heard a kind of squishing noise and she started blowing bubbles? She hasn't eaten for about a week, so was she trying to regurgitate, but she didn't have any food in her? Anyone know what's going on?

[Stefan-A]

Bubbles from her nostrils or mouth? Could be respiratory problems, maybe. What substrate do you use? Could draft be a problem?

Then again, I usually expect the worst.

[Elliot]

Bubbles from her nostrils or mouth? Could be respiratory problems, maybe. What substrate do you use? Could draft be a problem?

Then again, I usually expect the worst.

I use astroturf for the substrate, the cage is well ventilated too.

[drache]

she's probably got an upper respiratory infection
check your temps
up the heat a bit either way
usually that works for me
if that doesn't work you may have to give antibiotics

[Elliot]

Ok, will do!

[garterking]

Ok, will do!

I agree with Drache, sounds like a respiratory infection or possibily pneumonia. Upping the temps will give her immune system a boost. I would get some antibiotics in her anyway just to help her out. Good luck and keep us posted

Mike

[adamanteus]

Elliot, Had she just taken a long drink? I have seen this happen if you handle a snake immediately after drinking.....so don't panic yet!

[Miranda Jane]

I agree, my snake blew a bubble once because he had just drank water

[Elliot]

Elliot, Had she just taken a long drink? I have seen this happen if you handle a snake immediately after drinking.....so don't panic yet!

That's quite possible, she's been swimming a lot lately, and she seems perfectly fine now. She's been basking and exploring her cage ever since.

[enigma200316]

sounds good just keep an I eye out though just in case!!!!

[adamanteus]

Hi Elliot, any further developments with the bubbles?

[Elliot]

I'm going to take her out and check her again here after I eat. She seems fine now, I just fed her her 3rd fuzzie, she already eats them unscented!:D

[ssssnakeluvr]

don't bother trying to feed insects....garters don't eat them...

[Elliot]

I took her out and held her for a while, she seems fine, I haven't noticed anymore bubbles or anything else odd with her. Seems like she's just fine!:)

[drache]

great
then it was probably just that water thing

[Elliot]

great
then it was probably just that water thing

I sure hope so. :rolleyes:

[adamanteus]

Great news, Elliot. Looks like there's nothing wrong after all.:)

[Lulu Bennett]

great news elliot. i am soooo glad to hear everything is now ok.

[Sid]

Nice to hear the good news Elliott.:)

Sid

[Elliot]

Thanks for all the help guys! :D