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My python's eyes are glazed and he clicks. Is he blind or sick?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

I am thinking my python is blind, his eyes are really glazed over. When I pull him out his tank, he will make a clicking noise with his mouth. Only thing I can determine, he is using the noise like a dolphin or bat makes their noise like a sonar. Is that possible for a python to do?

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Todd Cecil

Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on April 27th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Fred. No, pythons do not have echolocation capabilities. Eyes can be cloudy pre-shed (called "in blue") or from infection. The clicking noise is probably an indication of a respiratory infection. check the environmental temperature and correct any deficiencies. A veterinary visit is recommended for antibiotics.
Good luck.
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