Today I looked at a young hog island boa to purchase. I have reservations because her mouth was slightly open.(like her lips were separated like MBD but she wouldn't have that) Does anyone know anything about this. I asked about it and owner didn't know but said it is not always like that. thinks it may be substrate since she digs and he has removed substrate from her mouth. I think it may be from too big food, rat pups are much bigger than her, could she have dislocated her jaw.
Thanks
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Hog Island mouth
OffTheWallExotic
Feb 12, 2005 06:32 PM
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morgans boas
Feb 12, 2005 11:29 PM
. . . that they will breathe thru their mouth when they develope a respiratory infection - their nostrils become plugged, or full of mucus. It could also be substrate as you had mentioned. I have doubts that it's from feeding - even the largest meals, may distort the jaws, but are generally back to normal by a couple of yawns. I'd hold off on buying any snake that doesn't appear completely healthy. You may be heading toward a visit to the vets office.
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