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Posted by munchkins on January 16, 2003 at 16:05:21:
In Reply to: snakes regurgitating posted by rudedogsurfrat on January 16, 2003 at 15:54:29:
If your snakes are regurging that often, then you have a definite problem. I would strongly suggest a vet visit with a qualified, experienced reptile vet at this point. Regurging can end up killing a snake because it is an extremely stressful event to the snake's body. After the vet has cleared them for any problems, then I would suggest that you give them two weeks with no handling at all and no feeding. Put the cage in a quiet part of the house, also. Then offer one pinky (yes, a pinky!) and leave them alone for a week. After one week, if they have not regurged, then offer them another pinky. After one more week, if they have not regurged,then you could offer ONE fuzzy. If they keep that down, you can go back to a normal feeding schedule, but I would keep it at ONE fuzzy. Some snakes just can't keep two food items down. If you are keeping them in the same cage, I would suggest that you separate them ASAP as that can also cause stress which can cause regurging. Make sure that you are not handling for about 3 days (one day longer than I normally recommend because of the regurging habit) as that can trigger regurging. Do check your temps (measure with a good thermometer on the bottom on the cool and the hot side) in there and make sure you have enough hides. Hope some of this helps.
sue
