Good info on the enamal and dentin, I didn't think about it like that before.

As harsh as the fangs seem, objects like that actually move quite well through the digestive tract. I unfortunately work more with dogs and cats, but needles and razors of all types are found on X-rays, and unless the animal is in clinical distress the best course of action is to watch for it to pass. With the linear GI tract of a snake, I'd think passing the fangs would be that much easier. The risk of perforation is still there, but in gaboons, I'd also be tempted to say that they have evolved with this risk.

As for finding 5 in one stool, foriegn objects are sometimes delayed, which might account for the collection.

Ian

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