General Care Discussion :: Whistling on exhale

[Dani]

Just today I noticed Sheldon has a slight "whistle" on her exhale. I hadn't noticed it earlier in the day. I had her in a box while I was doing a partial water change. We had been outside basking and I hadn't heard anything but I started noticing this after we were in the house awhile. It seemed to be on each exhale. Her eyes and nostrils are clear. No open mouth breathing or anything. Her water temp is about 74. Is this normal? Is this very early signs of a problem? Should I bump up the tank temp? She was just at vet on Sat for follow-up deworming and they said everything was fine. If it is an infection can it come on that quickly? thanks

[steve]

It happens with my female RES occasional, especially after she surfaces from a long swim.

[Dani]

Thanks, how long does it last, or I guess the better question is, at what point, if any, should I worry about this?

[steve]

She doesn't do it often. It's not a direct symptom of anything (unlike wheezing), though it might be weight related. Is she on the hefty side?

[penelope]

Ditto.
My female does the same.

[Dani]

She is 491g and about 5.5 inches, maybe a bit longer. She doesn't look overweight to me but I don't know if that is or not. she doesn't seem to be doing it any more, in any case