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I have a burm that regurgitate, I try to rest it for a while but when I tried to feed it wont eat. When I inspect the snake, I notice the tummy were a bit flat and seems like there is a amount of liquid inside it. You could feel it when you run your hands into it, any advice?

Hi!
When a snake regurgitates it's best to wait a week for the stomach to rebuild itself before trying to feed again. I suggest feeding it a smaller than normal prey when you do try feeding it again. I also suggest not handling it for at least a few days so you don't risk stressing it more.

I wouldn't worry about the stomach feeling the way you described, that sounds normal.

Make sure the cage temperatures are where they should be because low temperatures can cause regurgitation. Feeding them prey that's cold or too hot can cause it, too.

Do you have any idea why it regurgitated? How big is the snake and what did you feed it?

Hang in there!
HH
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I was away for almost 2 months because I need to take care of other business oversea. when I returned the care taker told me it regurgitated TWICE, he feed the snake sometime in December without putting any lamp or whatsoever and it regurgitate after 2 or 3 days. After he told he put a lamp and rested the snake for a week and tried to feed again then it regurgitated again. When I got back I rested the snake for almost sometime now but a heating lamp and tried to offer some food but it wont eat. I tried to soak it once a week with a bit of warm water so the snake wont be dehydrated. Everything too late now and I cant put anyone on the blame. I hope the snake could still recover.

It's not unusual for some to not eat this time of the year, breeding season, if they're sexually mature. Sounds like it regurgitated twice due to bad temperatures.

What are the temperatures of the cage and what is the humidity level? How big, old, is the snake?

HH
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this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
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She's from 07, Without the heating bulb at night it would drop around the mid 70F, and during the morning would be around the low 80F. Yes I also conclude it regurgitated due to bad temp, I just wish my caretaker didn't feed it that time. I'm a bit worried on her condition if she will recover or not. Is there anything I should do? I also try to soak it once every week to keep her hydrated.

One more thing I notice one of my snake is pee green color anyone have any idea or experience in this?

Soaking can help with hydration but it shouldn't be a substitute for proper cage humidity and fresh drinking water. It's important to know what the humidity level is and to keep it at an appropriate level, which should be around 60%.

If the snake isn't in good condition now, looking pretty thin and sickly, I suggest taking it to a Vet. If it seems to still be in fairly decent health here's what I suggest:
I suggest increasing the temperature of the cool end to about 85 degrees while keeping the hot end normal, around 92 degrees. If you do this, make sure the humidity level stays where it supposed to be. After a few days to a week of warmer temperatures it should be ready to eat. I would try feeding it smaller than usual prey. You may have to feed it live to entice it.

Did you try to feed it the same type & size rodent that it normally eats? Is there a chance what you offered it is too big, not warm enough, or was it a rat when its used to eating mice?

"One more thing I notice one of my snake is pee green color anyone have any idea or experience in this?"

The snake is green colored or its urine/urates is green colored? If its urates were green once I wouldn't worry too much about it as long as its eating, drinking and acting normal. But if it happens twice or more in a short period I'd see a Vet.

Hang in there!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American

www.natures-signature.com