Identifying Upper Respiratory Infections in Snakes

It's something nobody likes to deal with- Upper respiratory infections (URI's). With the proper treatment most snakes can bounce back from them, especially if caught early enough. Learn how to inspect your snake's mouth and what to look for in regards to URI's!

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[Ariana-dkkv]

Am I the only one who noticed pickle rick traveling about the rack system?! I'm going to have to go back and watch all the old videos now to check!!!
Thank you for making this video, Emily!!

[Ctaysyoutubechannel]

My ball breaths so heavily with a wheeze. I took her to her vet and she was perfectly healthy. She just breaths loudly.

[lj]

I don’t know how to explain it but I LOVE Janet’s personality haha

[tasha__]

Great visual of just how much saliva is too much, pretty much any unless they're eating lol Janet is such a gentleman and sooo gorgeous. He actually looks like he has facial expressions lol 😊

[sarahkosian]

Thank you for the video, I'm devastated that my snake has shown some unusual signs and behavior that might point to smth like a URI and I already contacted a vet but around here most of them don't know much about exotics so this helped a bit to calm me down and feel more informed. This channel is one of my absolute favorites.

[hellkatsanddogs]

I love how you guys can make an incredibly professional and informative video with TELEPORTING PICKLE RICK.

Anyway thank you for showing me how to check for snake spit. I'm dealing with suspected RI in my KSBs but it's either very minor or I'm a paranoid mom.

[avrilmarine]

This is really important for me, because a few days ago I thought my snake had RI, and I did some treatment and I’m pretty sure he’s healed, but this helps if I need to check him.

[sharkycreates]

Man I rlly want a snake, you really
showed me how beautiful and graceful snakes are

[TylerEvans-wpns]

My girl has a respiratory infection right now. She’s being treated with Baytril. She gets one injection every other day for about a month. I am going to get this setup in case another of my snakes gets sick (my sick girl is quarantined). But this looks super handy!

[ErikaHeinrich]

I want to thank you for these kind of videos, I always wanted a snake, but I was afraid that I don't know enough to have one. I found your channel a month ago, and it helped me a lot to learn about these amazing creatures <3 I think in this year my dream will come true, I'll get my very first snake. :)

[kiara-ybyf]

0:29 Her left shoulder:
*Helpp let me out I wan food*

[amlsrh]

Hi Emily, thank you for all the awesome information you provide. I have learned so much and am feeling much more comfortable about getting a pet snake.

[terryperry]

I enjoy your videos so much (especially when new babies hatch).😍 I’m learning a lot from you and from what snake is this, Florida and I have gained a lot of respect for snakes and I’m less frightened of running into them in the wild. I’ve become fond of Hognose snakes for their unique looks and drama and although it would be nearly impossible to own one in captivity Black Racers have taken a place in my heart. They are curious and adorable.

[phantasmicmasque]

I just used these exact directions to identify an upper respiratory infection in a ball python where I work! Thanks snake discovery, you may have helped me to save that snake’s life!

[lyddiayannuzzi]

just out of curiosity, how much does medication for a URI usually cost?

[darkdragoneclipse]

Very helpful! I'm hopefully adding a few garter snakes to my collection this weekend at the Tinley show! We were going to look at ball pythons but it seems I'm going to be having a baby. So I think smaller snakes will be a bit more manageable. I have always had a fascination for garters especially albino checkered garters. Hope to see you there <3

[agnault]

Question, if I remember snake anatomy correctly they have only one lung. Yes or no? In my old age I've got so much in my head it is hard to remember all of it.

[duckyquackerz]

I really enjoy your channel and have binge-watched your videos for hours! However, trying to find your extra media is proving to be difficult. It could do you some good to set up a link tree so its easy to find where you stream, adoptables, social media, website, etc., because these are all difficult to find otherwise and I'd like to see more of your content!

[lessliejohnson]

My girl Gold came down with URI this week, started on Friday, upped her tempt to about 100 degrees and humidity about 80% over the weekend. Monday we whipped her off to the vet. She was prescribed injections of tazicef (Ceftazidime) 200mg <----no I don't think that's how you spell that =), instead of oral Baytril. We go back in 72 hours for her next shot. then 3 more shot 72 hours apart.
Vet cost, initial visit was only $80.00 dollars, the shot it self is $34.00 dollars, Doc $46.00.
Follow up visits with nurse will be $15.00 plus the $34.00 shot.

Yeah she has to get a job now, we were going to breed her this year, but it looks like next year.

and about your Pickle Sticker...…..

[MegaPhilou]

Hi!

I don’t have any snakes, or pets in fact, I had a cat but one day it never got home...
I find your videos very interesting and you make snake keeping look so easy ^^
Where do you find the energy to take care of all your pets? It’s super impressive!!

I subscribe to your channel, the good mood you share with us is a gift...
Keep up the good work. (ps: I want a gecko now, they are so adorable!)