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Boa needs help.....
Interesting enough I joined today and already have a question. My son's boa has developed some eating issues. We have had her since November 23rd, and she has eaten fuzzies well for 3 feedings(every 7-9 days). After eating the 3rd mouse she regurgitated it along with what was in her belly. I chalked it up to nerves, or just not wanting to eat. Being as I had seen this years ago, I was not real concerned, since it had always resolved itself in the past. However, tonight upon coming home from being, out my son told me she did it again. Only this time it was white, almost looking like a sack or something. She's not closing her mouth all the wayeither. I noticed too, that there was some black substance around her mouth along with bubbly looking saliva. I am at a real loss, because I have been very lucky with my animals over the years being relatively healthy (with the exception of a couple rescues that I could not save). My son is worried and I am too.
Here is a full history on the snake that goes back to the previous owner who disclosed a few things to keep an eye on,
- It had not made a bowel movement to her knowledge
- until we had her it had only eaten frozen/thawed
- she only used lamp for heat, which was around 80 degrees
Since we have had her,
- she has taken to live mice nicely and without hesitation
- using heat pad with lamp cool side mid 70's, warm side mid 80's
- has had a two bowel movements
- since the first regurgitation, we offered her a mouse after waiting a few days but she shows no interest.
I know I'm new to the forum, but any suggestions would be appreciated, thank you.
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