I have seen colitis-like symptoms with adult rosyboas when moved from one person to another. In my case, I had two large adults that started having runny stools when I took ownership. I figured it was stress, which then can reduce the immune system and allow for protozoan overload. I had no certain diagnosis, but I administered Flagyl anyway.

3-4 weeks later they were fine. I do not know if the Flagyl helped or if simply settling in was the answer.

A single dose of Flagyl, needed or not, is not detrimental to the snake. Tight hide areas, a temp range (cool and warm) and time will likely make things better as long as the problem is not a symptom of something more serious.
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