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I just got 2 baby Dumerils in today. One of the Dumerils appeared sluggish at first. I thought maybe he was just a little cold. Though even after he warmed up a bit he was still acting as if he was in a stupor. He crawls wierd as if having trouble controlling his body. Also if you roll him over he will just stay like that belly up. Could it be IBD and if so would symtoms appear in a snake this young? I would apreciate any advice, information, or comments. Thank you

Who did you buy them from? Did they tell you anything before you bought them? Were you warned about any possibilities?

What were the conditions of shippng like? Were they both packed together? Was there any extreme circumstances?

What is your setup like at home - did they immediately go into this setup? What are the temps like? Do you have any other sick snakes or sick animals? Did you use any cleaning products on this cage? Did you preventively treat these animals upon arrival?

There are many possibilities here. I would strongly suggest keeping both babies seperate, and keeping them FAR away from the rest of your collection. I would get on the phone (not email) with these people, find out more, and let them know exactly what heppened.
Some of these guys may consider any gaurantees void if not reported the first day or within 24 hours.

Either way, get on top of it, and quick!

Good luck and please let us know what happens.

Thanks much, Joe
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'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin
Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo