I've had my 9ft BCI for 4 years now, and she's never regurgitated her food, before. I fed her a rabbit like usual, kept the temperature between 25 and 30 degrees C. and it's been 4 days since she was fed. Anyone know why she would have regurgitated her food after 4 days? Thanks.
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Regurgitate
fred009
Sep 06, 2005 07:46 AM
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joeysgreen
Sep 09, 2005 04:04 AM
The reasons for regurgitation are many. The most common is inappropriate temps (yours seem fine, but it doesn't hurt to double check them)and stress and/or movement/handling post prandial. I'm sure this isn't news to you.
Less common reasons for regurgitation are toxicity, nervous disorders, intestinal obstructions (tumours?), viral infections, parasitic infections... the list goes on into the more obscure.
In the mean time I wouldn't panic. You've got a fair size boa there so I would imagine a month off of food would be fine right? After this month, feed a smaller rabbit than usual and see what happens. Always make sure your husbandry is top notch and water is always available.
Because you have a well adjusted captive boa of adult size, that is not new to your care, if another regurgitation happens I would recommend a vet visit to rule out some of the less common disorders. If your boa shows any other symptoms while you are waiting a month (lethargic, further vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss ect)then a vet visit needs to happen sooner.
