boa mouth issue questions/photos

jossh27 · 01-11-17, 08:43 PM

What causes mouth rott?

GyGbeetle · 01-12-17, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jossh27

What causes mouth rott?

Typically poor nutrition. Improper husbandry can also be to blame. It is, however, pretty treatable when caught early enough. I agree with the rest of the folks; let the newbie shed, and see how he does after shed. If he has an RI, the vet can prescribe some antibiotics. Just make sure his temp gradients are sufficient, and he's got ample humidity. I'd let him be for awhile too (less handling, unless it's absolutely necessary), so that he can acclimate to his enclosure and fix some of the "sick" he came to you with

**Andy_G** · 01-12-17, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GyGbeetle

Typically poor nutrition. Improper husbandry can also be to blame. It is, however, pretty treatable when caught early enough. I agree with the rest of the folks; let the newbie shed, and see how he does after shed. If he has an RI, the vet can prescribe some antibiotics. Just make sure his temp gradients are sufficient, and he's got ample humidity. I'd let him be for awhile too (less handling, unless it's absolutely necessary), so that he can acclimate to his enclosure and fix some of the "sick" he came to you with

More often nose rub than poor nutrition in regards to damage to the face/mouth leading to mouth rot...but poor nutrition/stress can be attributed to causing almost every health issue there is.

GyGbeetle · 01-12-17, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_G

More often nose rub than poor nutrition in regards to damage to the face/mouth leading to mouth rot...but poor nutrition/stress can be attributed to causing almost every health issue there is.

Agreed. I just threw that out there because it looks like the previous humans didn't provide enough care in the way of nutrition and husbandry.