...but I've got several questions about ultrasounding. My work just purchased an ultrasound unit and I am tinkering with the idea of trying to check my BRB for gravidity. I keep coming up short on finding info about how to go about it. I am learning how to use it and can easily find babies in dogs and cats at this point. Could you tell me how to position a boa? Upside down I imagine, but I've seen different ideas. Some of the books say to probe through a balloon filled with water. I've heard to use big gobs of gel. I'm fairly sure I can set the machine correctly. Is it very stressful on the snake(assuming it's restraint isn't forceful)? Also is there a best time in the pregnancy to attempt this? Unfortunately there is only 1 clinic in the city I live in that claim's to have experience but they don't have the ultrasound, we do!

Thanks Linda,

Linda Misch

P.S. I'd like to see the xrays if you decide to post them.












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