It is hard to say if poisoning is the problem or not. Your description is haphazardous reading, probably from your fast typing. I have gathered that you gained some rotten rats and have had two snakes die. Are any other snakes looking ill? Did you get a necropsy done on either of the dead snakes?

If all of your remaining snakes are doing fine then the wait and see attitude will suffice. If any symptoms are present or arrise then take them to your veterinarian. Look for one prior needing one.

Some areas are blessed with excellent choice of awesome herp vets. In other areas you may have to drive a little, but usually a vet can be found that is interested in reptiles and has the resources (main resource is discussion with other colleuges, namely the herp experts)to help you. Certainly this is beneficial over not addressing the illness at all.

Ask for referals from your local veterinarians, check out www.arav.com and/or their link to herpvetconnection. It is not uncommon to have to drive 1-2 hours if you are in a rural area.

Good luck with your boas

Ian

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