Treating RI's

[Tyloop]

I bought a darwin carpet python 2 days ago.

This morning I heard 'clicking' sounds twice when he took breath and he had 'strained' quick shallow breathing.

I have bumped up temps as I suspected a respiratory infection, if his condition worsens I will bring him to the vet.

However, what do you guys think about treating RI's by nebulising with Eucaliptus oil/water? are there other treatments?

 

[pinefamily]

I wouldn't be doing anything until you get your python vet checked.

 

[imported-varanus]

Sometimes I've noticed the clicking you described pre-shedding. Is the animal coming up to a shed cycle? I'm with pinefamily on this , vet check in the first instance.

 

[Pauls_Pythons]

From the information you have provided I don't understand why you immediately suspect RI.
Short shallow breathing is a sign of many things.....including excitement or stress.

I personally don't recommend anything for RI as thats the vets job. But I certainly wouldn't be putting my hopes on a nebuliser

 

[imported-varanus]

Certainly noticed little benefit with my large male Chappell Island Tiger

 

[Tyloop]

Thank you very much for your replies,

I think I may have 'jumped the gun' on this one by immediately suspecting the worse. Today I checked on him and he seems absolutely fine, may have been the stress of moving, he is also going into shed.

If It crops up I will see a vet, at the very least this thread will be handy for anyone else with the same question!
Thanks again.