Hi Erick,



Thanks for pointing out that with every rule, there are possible exceptions. While I have never had a snake with upper RI eat (in nearly 30 years of keeping them), I wouldn't doubt that it occasionally happens. I should have stated in my post that there are no absolutes.



However, I do stand by my statement that the vast majority of snakes with internal bacterial infections do not eat and I would consider a snake that is eating to be free of such maladies. I understand that you were just playing it safe for the benefit of the inquirer, but I think that people should inform others of standard behavior before talking about outside possibilities. I think that folks here sometimes focus on minute details and outside possibilities instead of the basics. Thanks for your clarification.



Will

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