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HappyHillbilly
at Fri Feb 1 22:44:35 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]
I think it's good that you asked about this, and I also think Lauara clarified her earlier comment. Here's my 2 cents worth:
More often than not, RI is caused by overexposure to inadequate temperatures and/or humidity levels. It can also be caused by several other things, most, if not all, fall under the broad umbrella of "husbandry." Exposure to mold pores, transmission from one infected snake to another, and a few other ways.
Secondary aids to the development of RI can be one or many combined. Inability to exercise, improper feedings, dirty cages, etc... And it could be said that those things also equate to or can cause, stress. Stress weakens the immune system.
I mention all this, not as a counter-claim to Laura's clarification of her earlier comment, but as an addition.
I also got a kick out of Laura's disclaimer in the other post, something to the effect of "No, I'm not a Vet, nor do I play one on TV." Ha! Ha!
Here's my disclaimer:
No, I'm not a Vet or an expert, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
As for BD (Burm Disease), I've read bits & pieces about it here & there but can't recall enough to state a reasonable opinion it. If memory serves me correct I don't think it's a broad-sweeping epidemic at this time but something that owners should keep in mind and help each other by sharing their experiences along the lines of the symptoms & lifespan of their burms.
Later!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American
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RE: RI due to Inactivity - HappyHillbilly, Fri Feb 1 22:44:35 2008