Regurge VS Vomit

PsychoSnake · 01-05-15, 02:28 AM

What's the difference between a regurge and a vomit? I know I'm going out on a limb here, but does anyone have pictures of each?

SSSSnakes · 01-05-15, 07:12 AM

It's the same thing. Regurgitation is a term used more for reptiles and vomiting is is a term used more for humans. If you want pictures, wait until the next time I get drunk and I'll take some. LOL

**millertime89** · 01-05-15, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

It's the same thing. Regurgitation is a term used more for reptiles and vomiting is is a term used more for humans. If you want pictures, wait until the next time I get drunk and I'll take some. LOL

That might be the best response ever.

reptiledude987 · 01-05-15, 10:45 AM

I second that. I laughed pretty good on that one.

PsychoSnake · 01-05-15, 12:35 PM

I read in the book "What's Wrong with My Snake?" written by a reptile vet that there is a difference between a regurge and a vomit so please don't laugh at me for trying to get more information about it. The book talks about a regurge happening much sooner than a vomit and that the consistency is different. I want to know more because one of my snakes is being held at the vet's for testing (regurge, vomiting, not fully digesting food for three months). They don't think it's a husbandry problem from what I reported and they think he is losing weight.

"Regurgitation occurs soon after eating, whereas vomiting occurs hours or days after ingestion of food. Regurgitated food is generally undigested food expelled primarily from the esophagus (passively, that is, without much force). Vomitus consists of partially digested food, usually actively expelled from the stomach. With reptiles, distinguishing between the two actions can be sometimes difficult." (Pg 76)

**Minkness** · 01-05-15, 12:57 PM

Sounds like you all ready had the answer to your question. Hope your little one gets better soon. =(

**EL Ziggy** · 01-05-15, 01:03 PM

"Regurgitation occurs soon after eating, whereas vomiting occurs hours or days after ingestion of food."

^^This has been my understanding as well, though I have heard the two terms used interchangeably.

**Aaron_S** · 01-05-15, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PsychoSnake

I read in the book "What's Wrong with My Snake?" written by a reptile vet that there is a difference between a regurge and a vomit so please don't laugh at me for trying to get more information about it. The book talks about a regurge happening much sooner than a vomit and that the consistency is different. I want to know more because one of my snakes is being held at the vet's for testing (regurge, vomiting, not fully digesting food for three months). They don't think it's a husbandry problem from what I reported and they think he is losing weight.

"Regurgitation occurs soon after eating, whereas vomiting occurs hours or days after ingestion of food. Regurgitated food is generally undigested food expelled primarily from the esophagus (passively, that is, without much force). Vomitus consists of partially digested food, usually actively expelled from the stomach. With reptiles, distinguishing between the two actions can be sometimes difficult." (Pg 76)

Vomit and Regurgitation are the same things. The author is confusing people for no real benefit.

"vomit" is simply "to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth". Vomit | Define Vomit at Dictionary.com

Regurgitation is "voluntary or involuntary return of partly digested food from the stomach to the mouth." Regurgitation | Define Regurgitation at Dictionary.com

One is simply the act of the other. The author is trying to make a distinguishable difference based on where the snake is in it's digestive process. (It's pointless) However, regardless of where in the process it is, if it's continual, then it's an issue and needs to be addressed no matter what we call it. I'm glad you are.

Rattlehead · 01-05-15, 03:30 PM

My milk vomited once, it was around 1 day after eating, and the pinky was partially digested, still you could find a 'shape' of the mouse to it. It was a little oozey, but I didn't examined it any further (as I panicked a little, I throw it to the garbage). Have you tried feeding your snake smaller items? Good luck

PsychoSnake · 01-06-15, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Sounds like you all ready had the answer to your question. Hope your little one gets better soon. =(

I was afraid of that, lol. Me too, thank you for your kind words. He spent the day at the vet clinic and they were able to get a stool sample from him for a fecal and the good news is he's parasite free, but still no answer. They sent a sample off to a lab for further testing. In the meantime he's back home and will be offered smaller prey.

**Minkness** · 01-06-15, 08:13 PM

Good to hear! Hopefully he levels back out and is fine from here on. =)

Jrich · 01-06-15, 08:56 PM

What kind of snake is it ?

PsychoSnake · 01-06-15, 09:36 PM

Well this is concerning: He is usually a garbage can when it comes to eating even if he can't keep it down, but tonight he refused. It's probably just stress from yesterday, but it still worries me.

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What kind of snake is it ?

He is a Rosy Boa.

**Tsubaki** · 01-07-15, 07:54 AM

When did he last vomit exactly? Their stomach needs a while to return to normal afterwards, or the chance of vomiting again is even bigger. Also, if he only got back from the vet yesterday i would leave him be for a while. It could very easily be stress. Good luck!

PsychoSnake · 01-07-15, 09:17 AM

He partially passed a fuzzy last week (he should be on adult mice) and the vet was concerned about him not getting enough nutrition so he advised me to feed him either another fuzzy or even a pinky. Then he told me to not touch him and let him rest. So if he's not eating for me, I'll let him rest.

A lot of my worry is just that, I think, worry.