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have a purple surinam that I got it was very under weight and it just pooed its very runny and kinda white in color any ideas??? she did eat sunday night 2 rats..but the guy i got her from said he fed her one small to medium rat every two weeks or so..she is about 6' in length..please help thanks joe
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats

Dude, this is at least the third thread you've started on this same boa and the same problem.

If I remember correctly all the replies (at least those related to the problem) said the same thing. Take it to the VET Sounds more and more like it may have parasites or something else wrong with it. Most of us are not doctors and even those who are cannot positively tell you what's wrong. We can only speculate.

IMO, Deworming at home should only be done by those with experience and knowledge of what parasite they are targeting, what medicine to use, how much and how often. Typically that would only be the big breeders. For most of us, myself included, the Vet is the best source of the medicines and dosages. The vet may give you the follow on dosages to administer at home and thereby save on additional visits?
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Thanks,

Dave "Rainbows-R-Us"

0.1 Wife (WC)
0.2 kids (CBB)
4.12 Brazilian Rainbow Boa
1.0 Hypomelanistic BRB
0.1 Het for Hypomelanistic BRB
0.1 BCI "Elvira" normal from 1989
1.0 BCI albino / het-anery
0.1 BCI Hypo / het-albino
0.1 BCI Anery / het-albino
0.1 BCI Hypo (possible super)
1.0 BCI albino het stripe
1.0 BCI salmon hypo
0.1 BCI ghost

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

ok got it just trying to get some knowledge didnt mean to be a bother..I didnt..I wont post on your site anymore my bad..The vet just dont always tell you enough they just give ya the pills or the shots..I was just trying to get some more info and my vet was closed yesterday and today and this just happened today..I am sorry to bother you I really am and I won't post on your site anymore..sorry..joe
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats

Please don't be offended, I was just saying that I and others have recommended taking the lil guy to the vet. I understand the not getting enough from the doctor, you have to ask all the questions. My vet is very good at explaining for me, thank goodness I rarely see her.
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Thanks,

Dave "Rainbows-R-Us"

0.1 Wife (WC)
0.2 kids (CBB)
4.12 Brazilian Rainbow Boa
1.0 Hypomelanistic BRB
0.1 Het for Hypomelanistic BRB
0.1 BCI "Elvira" normal from 1989
1.0 BCI albino / het-anery
0.1 BCI Hypo / het-albino
0.1 BCI Anery / het-albino
0.1 BCI Hypo (possible super)
1.0 BCI albino het stripe
1.0 BCI salmon hypo
0.1 BCI ghost

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

like i have said my vet was closed and he will need a good poo sample..i was trying to get some info see if someone else has ran into this before so i will know what to expect..i thought that was what this sight is for..thank you for your help and the info it was really needed i'm just trying to save an abused animal.so i need all the info i can get..
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats

I was curious. If one of my snakes ever has a runny poo or something, would that runny sample be a good enough sample to drop off at the vet? They might not charge an exam visit fee if they have just a sample. Derek

that probably isnt the feces. its more than likely the urates youre seeing.
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1.0 Dumeril's Boa
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thats what i was thinking but it has the runny white and some runny brown..i called my vet at home and he said that this wouldnt be a very good sample and to just wait till she goes again in a couple days cause i fed her sunday..thanks for the reply..
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats