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Boiruna maculata drooling
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by Bothrops_pictus on June 7, 2004
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Hi again. I treated the Boiruna maculata with an antiseptic and put a vendage around the wound. I found it drooling. I'de never seen a snake do this before; why did the snake that? is that a sign of a respiratory disease or something? The animal is about 2.70 mts long. Thx for the answers
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by biff on June 9, 2004
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Sounds like this snake needs to be looked at by a reptile vet if at all possible.
good luck,
Steve
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by JTEDENS on June 9, 2004
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Is it bubbling from the mouth? If so it's almost a sure sign of repiratory infection. I have seen snakes drool before though. The only time I have seen a snake drool is at feeding time, when they know they're going to be fed but have to wait for me to feed everyone else before I get to them and they're nearly springing from the cage when I get there.
John
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by Bothrops_pictus on June 9, 2004
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Thx for your answers. I called a professor of mine, who is a herpetologist and told me that it was a respiratory infection too. Now I'm giving it shots of an antibiotic and treating the wound as well. I hope it recovers. Thx to all for your answers.
P.S. Is there a way to know if it's a male or a female without equipment?
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