My ornate monitor has nostril bubbles. Is it a respiratory infection?

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Hi my Ornate monitor has had bubbles come frok one nostril, it happened when he ate a cricket yesterday, that time only a few bubbles came out. Today it happened again when I fed him a mouse. monitor breeders tell me it can be because of wet prey which would explain the mouse and not the cricket. Theyve also said it can be because of water getting in their nostril(s) while swimming. Temps: cool side, 80 mid enclosure 85, hot side 90, basking spot 140 to 150f. Humidity ranges between 60 to 100%

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Water from swimming is indeed a possibility. The concern would be Shaka is developing or has developed a respiratory infection. Lethargy, decreased (or no) appetite and difficulty breathing are also symptoms. To be safe, consider an exam with an experienced herp veterinarian. In the early stages, a respiratory infection can be easily treated with antibiotics.

My ornate monitor has nostril bubbles. Is it a respiratory infection?

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