This subject is scary but good to talk about. I wish there were some more definitive answers out there.

Check out the link below, Dr Elliot Jacobson, University of Florida, has some information. He is the only one that has done this type of research that I am aware of.

Also, you can do a search on the b, o, well can we mention that site here? I'm not sure... -i? B W smith had some bad luck with IBD from a snake he bought and details in depth the process, steps he took and testing. I don't think it wiped out his collection. It's a very interesting read.

I try to follow some precautions, not moving feeders between cages, washing instruments (tongs, hook) between uses with snakes. I usually quarantine for 3-6 months in a seperate room, time based on how I feel about the person or place I am purchasing the boa from (one exception was for a breeding loan). Luckily I have a small collection so don't buy new snakes too often (well.. I guess, not luckily as I would love to own more).

-April
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