Cee,

You run a risk of parasite transfer with any wild animal regardless if it was frozen or not. Freezing doesn’t always kill the parasite or the eggs. Long term freezing definitely limits the possibility of parasite survival. But parasites are designed to survive.

Most outside animals (cats & dogs) get worms from fleas and not necessarily the small animals and insects they eat. Fleas are part of the cycle of transfer from one host to another. Fecal matter holding eggs and larva are another way of transfer but it has to be ingested by the next host.

I would wait a month or so and have a fecal checked on the Boa if you’re in question about it.

Tell your Vet what happened and see what he/she thinks….Also your Vet can explain the life cycle of most common parasites. It’s kind of interesting and gross at the same time.

Good Luck

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