Respiratory issue? Help!

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Rukii

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My female Lotan has been venting a LOT. Nearly every time I see her, her mouth is slightly open. Her temps are about the same as usual, fed as usual, bathed as usual. Could this be a respiratory issue? What would cause her to do this all of a sudden? She's been doing it for about 3 days now. I thought it was maybe the heat in my room, but her temps are normal.

Thanks for the help in advance <3
 

Nugget

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Has the area around her nose shed recently or look like it's going to shed?
Mine gaps a lot when his nose is shedding as the inside of their nostrils sheds so i have to gently pull out the skin, looks a bit like lizard boggies.
Sometimes loose substrate like sand can also block their nostrils.

Sorry i couldn't be any more help.

Caroline :)
 

Rukii

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Hmm, I have noticed that her nostrils do look a little bit plugged. And I have her on tile, so its not a substrate issue :p I'm going to go check that option now. Thanks so much!!
 

Rukii

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Well, it turns out that she did have leftover shed skin in her nostrils! I'm hoping that solves it :)
 
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