>> "a myriad of natural events and conditions keep the parasites in check."


** Very true Bill, good point!,....many snakes, even captive ones can sometimes harbor some parasites of certain types to one degree or another(pin worms, etc...). And when the snake's metabolism is good and healthy, this usually has no affect at all on the snake's health whatsoever. It's when the snake's immune system is stressed for any great number of reasons(as you mentioned) that the snake can decline rapidly and these parasites can multiply and have a much greater impact on the animal's health. This happens far too often from snakes being housed in sub-par conditions.


best regards, ~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

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