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Hello,
This is a pic of a female 07' snow boa. Does this look like something to seriously worry about? What do you think it is? Would you say it's permanent or would affect her breeding? Any ideas on what to do about it?
thanks in advance,
Matt

I can hardly tell that's a boa. When I first looked I thought you had a piece of bubble gum stretched out. The picture is very fuzzy and she's got a "pink" color. It sort of looks like there's a buldge where the anal plate is, but I can't really be sure. If you can't take a better picture, maybe you could describe what we're suppose to be seeing.

The pic i of it's vent. A friend sent me the pic, and I don't have another.
thanks,
for taking the time to reply
Matt

WOW, that is a bad pic! There's not many choices, so even though I can't see any detail I'd say it's prolapsed. There is an article on prolapses in one of the latest Reptiles issues. I think the one with a Blood Python on the cover???? Since it may need to be taken care of right away, the animal should be taken to a vet. If he can afford a snow boa, he can afford a vet visit to keep it healthy. Some things need to be taken care of before there is tissue damage, so you really shouldn't hesitate since you guys aren't sure what's going on and what exactly might be prolapsed. Best of luck!

Looks like a prolapse, or near prolapse to me.

Yes, it's serious, and should get medical attention quickly if it is to be fixed with any success. Provided it is indeed a prolapse. Things you can do to help give you more time to fix it, is to keep it moist by soaking the animal. If it is a prolapse, and it dries out, there is no fixing it, it will have to be excised.
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