Penelope is making a weird noise

[vgaines]

Had Penelope out today and I noticed that she was making this weird noise. She opens her mouth and makes this strange hissy, squeaky noise and when she closes her mouth she takes a breath, her neck kinds flares out (not sure how to explain it) and makes a little popping noise. Just noticed a tiny bubble on her lips after she makes the noise. She is acting normal (eating, pooping, not sleeping during the day etc.). Could this be the start of a URI? I do not get paid until next Monday and I am broke. Is there anything I can do at home until I can take her in next week to have it checked out? Am I just being paranoid? Is it normal for babies to make such a weird hissing noise? Like I said before, I am not sure just how young she is. I will attempt to attach a video I just took of her making the noise. It happens at the very start of the video and I was unable to make her do it again. I will also attach a picture I took just a few minutes ago. I hope I can find a good reptile vet close that will take payments.
I am unable to post the video.... But here is her picture from today. I took her picture with a coke can for size reference..
I found this post while searching... sounds just like Penelope
In the early stages of respiratory infection symptoms can be quite subtle, but they are easily detected with a keen eye. The first thing you may notice is your animal extending the gular pouch (the area around the throat) and opening its mouth slightly, you may also hear a short, sharp hiss that accompanies this.This behavior will probably be seen along with gaping, even in the cooler areas of the enclosure. After these initial signs, if treatment isn’t started the infection will then progress to the more severe symptoms described above.

 

[Juliaf3]

Sounds like an RI to me. I'd get to the vet.

 

[vgaines]

Sounds like an RI to me. I'd get to the vet.

I will take her as soon as I get paid. Like I said, I am broke right now and I get paid next Monday. Even if I could find a vet that takes payments I doubt they would see her without a down payment which I cannot do right now. I am extremely worried about her and I hope she will be ok until next week...

 

[Cait0420]

Two of my little ones used to have it, the baytril they prescribe can be hard on them. One of them passed away and the other has grown to be a healthy young man. Good luck, and I hope he is ok till Monday. I would book an appointment for Monday now so you are sure to get in and not have to wait longer.