IBD seems to loom over all Boa and Python keepers, It really would be great to get some real data on the issue, example, how many actual confirmed cases have been recorded, like you said. So people can really see how big of a problem it really is or isn't. You would think like mentioned above, that if IBD was transmitted via Airborn, that shows and expos would be nonexistant, who in thier right mind would take thier animals to a show and risk getting IBD and bringing it home...? And you would think that IBD would spread SUPER FAST, that way, and it would be talked about more, and more of an issue if it spread via Airborn Transmition.

It just seems there is a ton of information still needing to be discussed, or revealed, if there is people working on it, I would love to hear more. As IBD can be a scary thought, but is it something to freak out over?? and be paranoid about? Any slight abnormality in a boa or python could possibly be IBD? This is a really good disscusion, and hope it continues...I would like to hear from people who have experienced IBD first hand...

The problem is, most people don't even want to be associated with IBD, its like a Stigma, you don't want to admit you have been in contact with it, as you might be looked at like a leapor...or something...But if someone has the guts to post I would love to hear some first hand experience..
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• IBD Discussion - VaranusAqua, Thu Jul 19 02:56:18 2007
• RE: IBD Discussion - liquid-leaf, Thu Jul 19 05:47:32 2007
• Great Topic....Thanks for Posting - DavidKendrick, Thu Jul 19 08:35:16 2007
• RE: Great Topic....Thanks for Posting - liquid-leaf, Thu Jul 19 09:02:55 2007
• I know - DavidKendrick, Thu Jul 19 10:41:46 2007
• RE: IBD Discussion - PGoss, Thu Jul 19 09:44:30 2007
• I agree - DavidKendrick, Thu Jul 19 10:21:29 2007
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• Links to BW Smith's IBD Infection - kblumenthal, Thu Jul 19 12:22:45 2007
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• RE: IBD Discussion - PastelDream, Thu Jul 19 12:18:22 2007
• Very Good Points... - DavidKendrick, Thu Jul 19 12:33:38 2007
• RE: IBD Discussion - Exotics by Nature, Thu Jul 19 12:34:31 2007
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• Wow, Great discussion everybody..... - hiss_n_herps, Fri Jul 20 00:53:17 2007
• great info, thanks! n/p - AbsoluteApril, Fri Jul 20 12:14:22 2007