She she struck at the cage and got a chip in her mouth. I opened it up a bit it looks like its near her throat. Is it ok if she just swallows it?
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My boa has a wood chip in her mouth. Is this something to worry about?
the2ndrunner
Jul 02, 2005 09:23 AM
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chiplatham
Jul 02, 2005 10:54 AM
it can be a real problem. i'll let some of the other, more experienced ones give you advice...but it would help if you said how large the piece was and if you could post a pic..that would help too.
the2ndrunner
Jul 02, 2005 11:11 AM
Well I opened her mouth a bit and noticed it was down by her throat. No way I would be able to get it out. Its not a large piece, about a quarter of an inch. I fed her a small rat and she took it down along with the wood chip. Should be digested up along with the rat or passed out when she does her business.
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Trueredtails
Jul 02, 2005 12:24 PM
Your boa will probably pass it just fine. I have had boas ingest wood chips befor and they passed it with no problem. I do suggest you keep a eye out for her next BM or just make sure she does have a BM. You dont want any blockage. Good luck
-Dylan Keays
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