Chris is on the right track in this thinking.

Only 1 time in the past 10 years have I experienced something similar ... the boa shed every month (or less) for 8-9 consecutive months and refused food, losing 9 pounds (23 pounds down to 14 pounds). When the boa finally released some fluid (when a boa is not eating, it is hard to get a fecal sample), I immediately took it to my vet. He saw a worm-like finding that he could not identify. We treated for worms via injections, and after several months the boa began eating again, and has regained all its' weight.

End of story ... get whatever specimum you can and take to your vet immediately.

Hope this helps ... Bill

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