Not Again....

[Jack Neary]

are the snakes front half where the lungs are located puffed up and larger than the other half of the body?

My Similis definetly appears to be be enlarged in the lung area. Is that bad? (Probably a dumb question....)
My Puget looks less puffed or swolen in his lung area...
Thanks for your help!
Jack

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

That is indeed, a bad sign!

[snakeman]

I had a respiratory infection go thru an kill almost my whole collection a couple of years ago.It killed my snakes pretty quick.When they breathed it would look like they were holding there breath for a couple of seconds.

[Gijs & Sabine]

Of course I'm not a vet, but it could be pneumonia, but I hope not....it's very hard for garters to recover from that.
But in most cases garters with symptoms like this suffer from lungworms. That's easy to treat and the future prospects are good.
Like the others I suggest to separate the sick animals from the healthy ones and visit a vet asap.

Good luck, I hope your garters get well

[brain]

But in most cases garters with symptoms like this suffer from lungworms. That's easy to treat and the future prospects are good.

Is there a health article on lungworms?

[Gijs & Sabine]

Is there a health article on lungworms?

I'm no expert in finding this on the internet, Michael But I found this Dutch site translated in english....
It also includes a medicationlist for reptiles, but I suggest NOT treaten your reptile without seeing a vet!! But I think that's obvious.

How to keep…

[adamanteus]

Jack, if your temps are correct and the humidity levels aren't high, are you sure your vivs are adequately ventilated? Stale air is one of the most common causes of respiratory infections.

[brain]

I'm no expert in finding this on the internet, Michael But I found this Dutch site translated in english....
It also includes a medicationlist for reptiles, but I suggest NOT treaten your reptile without seeing a vet!! But I think that's obvious.

How to keep…

Truly I am no vet either, but always willing to learn. Fore warned is fore armed.
I do know there are lungworms which infect cattle. I wonder if that’s the same.

[Jack Neary]

Jack, if your temps are correct and the humidity levels aren't high, are you sure your vivs are adequately ventilated? Stale air is one of the most common causes of respiratory infections.

James,
My one Viv where both snakes are housed, has a complete screen top. Do I need to place a fan nearby to enhance air movement?
I am learning everyday, but didn't realize stagnant moving air would create an issue...?

[adamanteus]

A complete screen top should be adequate... it was just a thought.