there was a forum discussing another type of 'toxic' rat. The "Zucker" rat, right? There was a large line of replies on the topic a month ago maybe. A rat bred for all kinds of genetic deficiencies allowing it to become fat, or HUGE rather LOL!, and for some snakes it can cause digestive issues (Boas in particular I think I remember reading). This is not word for word, you may be able to dig up the topic though. I am sure that is just another way a rat can become, so to speak, 'toxic.' I had a boa shed off dime-sized spots of white once, but I have only ordered once from a large rat supplier. So... in my case, it could have been something else, stress maybe... but it seems logical that either thing could cause a snake to undergo some mental/physical ailments. My two cents... (which is becoming a common phrase here! :P)
Take care,
Steph S.
ps- if it is just a change brought on by its parentage, it looks kind of neat, otherwise, I hope it recovers!

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