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    ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    possibly nothing at all...
    BUT...
    every once in a while when holding snakems I would hear this ticking noise. not really what I would call LOUD but considering the size of her and the relativity of whatever it is about her making this noise, it's pretty noticable.
    But it was not something that I heard all the time. Just every once in a while.

    Now over this past week it's something that I hear from her EVERY time I pick her up. I tried to see if this was in unison with her breathing by looking at her but its hard to say because I have to put my ear close to her to hear it well enough. Its this consistent ticking and I can also hear her breathing if i listen close enough =/
    SHOULD I be able to hear this? of has anyone else experienced this ticking and is it normal?

    maybe im worried over nothing I dont know...
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    meadow has done the same thing.... but it was only when i picked her up too.... idk maybe communication?

    it doesn't seem to be anything bad she's done it forever......
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    It's not unheard to be able to hear little sounds from your snake, but a regular clicking sound could be indicative of the early stages of a respiratory problem. I would recommend checking all the environmental conditions you're providing (temperature, humidity etc.....don't forget ventilation, this is often overlooked and can cause problems). If the clicking continues you should take Snakems to see a vet.
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    yeah... meadow has never done it regularly.... just maybe 5 times in the hour at most....
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    Quote Originally Posted by adamanteus View Post
    It's not unheard to be able to hear little sounds from your snake, but a regular clicking sound could be indicative of the early stages of a respiratory problem. I would recommend checking all the environmental conditions you're providing (temperature, humidity etc.....don't forget ventilation, this is often overlooked and can cause problems). If the clicking continues you should take Snakems to see a vet.



    this scares mee
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Snake lover 3-25 View Post
    meadow has done the same thing.... but it was only when i picked her up too.... idk maybe communication?

    it doesn't seem to be anything bad she's done it forever......
    thank you for the input!
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Snake lover 3-25 View Post
    idk maybe communication?
    I doubt that it would make any kind of impression on those organisms that could hear it.

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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    just keep watch.... it should stop.... but it may be a sign or respiratory infection.....
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Stefan-A View Post
    I doubt that it would make any kind of impression on those organisms that could hear it.

    true.... idk just a guess.... because sometimes with meadow at least it seems to go with her twitchy movments..... which she does when you pet her in a certain spot or when she moves over one of the other snakes.....
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    Re: ! .... not sure what to think about this! ...

    different animal but, our leopard gecko does it when its annoyed, like if its comfortable and we pick her up haha

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