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Kingsnake Sneezing

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Question
My kingsnake sneezes occasionally. Maybe a few times a week. even when the house is around 78-80 he prefers his water bowl and not his hide, so i assume he must like it quite cool. I have never seen a reason to get him a pad or lamp; hes a temperate snake and has always shied away from any heat source before. I've checked for bubbling, cracking/popping, wheezing which i know can be associated with resp. infections, but he has no other symptom than the occasional three-part sneeze maybe once a week. hes healthy, just got out of mating season (he was nutter) eats and sheds regularly. aspen bedding.

anything to worry about?

Answer
What kind of king snake is it?  If it's a California King or another from a warm area like that I would say bump your temps up a tad.  Aspen bedding is usually good for a substrate but can sometimes be a bit dusty.  That dust could cause some sneezing.  I would keep a close eye on him and if there is any sign of liquid, bubbles, mucous, etc. in the mouth have him checked for a respiratory infection.