I know a guy who is giving away a very friendly boa because it has mouth rot. Before I save this poor 4' baby, can someone please tell me more about mouth rot and the cost for the med.s to cure because I'm on a shoestring budget.Also exactly what causes mouth rot and will my other snakes catch it like mites?
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Question before I rescue a boa?
JMILLR2101
Dec 31, 2003 06:25 PM
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T.B
Dec 31, 2003 10:02 PM
Mouth rot is a secondary condition that is most frequently caused by some husbandry problem, usually sub-optimal temperatures and less frequently by some pre-existing disease. The causitive organisms of mouthrot are very opportunistic and take advantage of situations where the immune system is suppressed. Your other snakes will not easily catch "mouthrot" itself but quarantine of any new arrival is strongly recommended. A mild case (slight swelling and redness) may be treated successfully just with daily applications of dilute Betadine, hydrogen peroxide (from any drugstore) or Nolvasan and a slightly increased basking temperature. More severe cases, with pronounced swelling and visible pus will likely need systemic prescription antibiotics which will require a vet exam. The costs can vary widely between clinics.
T.B
>>I know a guy who is giving away a very friendly boa because it has mouth rot. Before I save this poor 4' baby, can someone please tell me more about mouth rot and the cost for the med.s to cure because I'm on a shoestring budget.Also exactly what causes mouth rot and will my other snakes catch it like mites?
