Mack1time,

Sorry to hear that.Regurgatation in boa's is a Serious Condition / Disorder.

1). It may be caused by stress.
A. Handling the boa too soon after it has fed.I never handle my boa's after at least 3 days after feeding.They say 24 hours after feeding is fine.

2). Too Low temperature in the cage,or even too high of a temp in the cage.

3). Too big of a prey item.The boa is unable to digest.

4). Too BIG or Too FREQUENT feedings.If your feeding weekly,feed smaller prey items than going heavy every week.

5). It may be sick.You just have to take it to the vet.,if it starts acting weak,or starts showing signs of ilness.

The thing that I have done from this point is........

Check temps.I would make sure there is a temp gradient 80" on the cool and I would raise the temp on the hot spot by 2-4 degrees.

I would STOP FEEDING that boa for 4 weeks,When I resume I would feed a very small mouse about 1/3 of the size that I have been feeding.

I would not feed again till 3 weeks latter.Another small food item.

I would also get Nutribac or Bene-back Gel....A naturally accuring microorganisims that exsist in reptiles.

It helps put back the Good Bacteria that it just puked up that was on the mouse.

It helps them digest and break down the food item properly.You follow the directions by putting the gel in or on the fur of the animal.You can't overdose the animal.Just don't go crazy.

Good Luck and keep us posted.
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Ashley Lopez's Black Forest Constrictors.
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• just witnessed a regurge. - mack1time, Wed Jan 17 21:50:11 2007
• RE: just witnessed a regurge. - AshLopez, Thu Jan 18 02:40:19 2007
• Did you get a picture? - tcdrover, Thu Jan 18 08:57:01 2007