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Greetings All,

I have a situation maybe you guys can help. I have a male hognose, '07. I have had him for over a year or so. He was a great eater when i first got him. He ate for 6-7 months without any issues. Always eager to eat and never refuses. A few months ago, he regurgitated his first meal. Since then, he refused to take any food. There are 2-3 times where he willingly took food but would regurgitate. The same thing happened a few nights ago. With a little persuation and egg scenting, he took a pink on his own but regurg after a day or two. He is looking really bad, still somewhat active, but lots of "loose skin".

He is kept on aspen. There is a hide and fresh water in his tub. Warm side is 80-85, Cool side is Mid 70's. I have never force fed him.

What would you guys do? liquid diet for a while? Grape fruit extract in drinking water (read this somewhere)? Appetite stimulant (liquid supplement by Zilla? Any advice or input will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kenny

Take him to a vet. It sounds like he needs some panacur.
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Please don't talk about snake prices when my wife is around!!

I had a similar problem and i treated her with panacur which didnt work because worms werent the problem. my friends a vet and he treated her with flagel and she seems to be doing much better.

Thanks for the reply guys. I think i will end up taking him to the vet. I hate to see him waste away ;(