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I recently acquired an awesome 5 foot, 3 year old red tail boa from ReptileAuctions. I've had him for about 2 weeks, since I've had him I've noticed a wheezing sound when he breaths. Its not all the time, and I've only heard it when I've had him out and he's close enough to hear it. It doesn't appear to be a wet sounding wheeze. There are no liquids coming from his nose either. It almost sound like he might have a piece of skin from a past shed in his nose. Other than that he's in perfect health. He eats well and is active. Any ideas?
 
IMO, those temps are higher than needed (I hesitate to say TOO high, but that is my thought). It may well be that the high temp, coupled with dry conditions, are the cause of your problems.
 
I've had similar problems with an anaconda of mine. I was using newspaper as a substrate and had trouble keeping up humidity even with multiple daily mistings. She stated kinda whistling from her nose during physical exertion. I switched to cypress mulch and gave her a big tub to soak in and the sounds pretty much went away. I don't know for sure but it seemed that the dry conditions had something to do with it.
 
Well he does have a big water bowl that he gets in several time a day. I may try to lower the temps a bit to see if that helps.
 
what type of enclosure is it in? how are you heating? have you checked the humidity?
 
Without giving an actual diagnosis, id say the temps may have some play. If he is soaking a lot, it may be due to trying to cool off, it also may be cuz he likes to soak. LOL I don't think the hot side is too hot, but the cool side should be cooler IMO. My cool sides are at 75-81 usually.
 
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