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Blind Boa

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Posted by: chas*e at Mon Feb 16 06:56:06 2004   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by chas*e ]  
   

This is an update on the Costa Rican Boas whom had a neurologic disorder. All seen to be fine now, all but one(1yr old)male. He seems to be quite blind. I suspected something while feeding him, he misses the food item unless it is close. I tried to startle him with quick hand movements and unless he felt a breeze or heat he never moves in any reactionary way. His eyes are mostly black without pupils, or very little ones. The other three have good vision and reactions. This one still has the poor coordination when turned upside down and tries to right itself. Not so much a balance problem but directional..first for me.


   

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  • You Are HereBlind Boa - chas*e, Mon Feb 16 06:56:06 2004

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