BCC regurge

[trendkill]

Originally Posted by razeraze

I also do not get why when a problem occurs like regurgitation syndrome, we don't try to track it in the wild. It seems to be only a captivity disease unlike IBD so why wouldn't we feel we are doing something wrong in captivity?

I would love to see studies on regurgitations in the wild as well. Perhaps it's just too difficult and lengthy of a study to be considered important, or even possible at this time. Many fresh BCC imports succumb to the syndrome though they come in looking as though they've been eating. But that quickly changes in captive enviroments where their care isn't carefully controlled.

It's hard to say, when you're not the boa.

I'd also love a lengthy and DETAILED study on the potential of regurgitation syndrome (no matter the onset) being genetic. There have been claims of this as well... a supposed weaker gene causing stomach sensitivies. Don't know where I stand on that theory until I see some real evidence.

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[razeraze]

I agree. I know with monitors frequent regurgitation can happen in captivity simply because of human interaction. Many monitors are hands off because of this. Some keepers go as far as blacking out the cage (other than a few peep holes) to limit stress. Varanids that vomit in the wild is almost always to avoid a predator. I will dig around and see if I can find some info on snake regurgitation especially in boas. Again I have not researched vomiting in snakes because I have yet to have it happen. I have seen it frequently in monitors.

[trendkill]

Originally Posted by razeraze

Many monitors are hands off because of this. Some keepers go as far as blacking out the cage (other than a few peep holes) to limit stress.

Yep. Many BCC keepers have found it difficult to maintain BCC boas (babies especially) in a glass tank or aquarium when there is a lot of "traffic" outside of the enclosure, while boas kept in a translucent rubbermaid (or similarly private enclosure) will feel more secure and thrive. Aside from the lack of privacy, a tank is harder to control temperatures and humidity in and those elements must constantly be monitored and adjusted.

I keep a small number of BCCs in glass tanks and I haven't had any problems.. but I wouldn't reccomend anyone else doing the same. My glass cages are in rooms with complete privacy and no noise or passing animals or people, multiple hiding spots are put in the cages, any view from one cage into another is blocked, and the conditions inside the cages are monitored and adjusted precisely. It can be hard to keep up with and failure to do so can result in some severe issues.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor

[Texas Rattlesnake]

Originally Posted by trendkill

I'd also love a lengthy and DETAILED study on the potential of regurgitation syndrome (no matter the onset) being genetic. There have been claims of this as well... a supposed weaker gene causing stomach sensitivies. Don't know where I stand on that theory until I see some real evidence.

Perhaps, or perhaps BCC closer in the family tree to a wild caught subject are less tolerant of captive conditions. Not all animals thrive in captivity. Look at the struggle to keep WC ETBs alive. Perhaps CBB BCC that are several generations removed from the original WC parents have built up more of a tolerance to the captive environment.

Why are young BCC more prone to regurgitation issues than adults or sub-adults?

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[X-Factor]

Perhaps not quite as developed?

[Texas Rattlesnake]

Originally Posted by X-Factor

Perhaps not quite as developed?

Perhaps....I've heard others opine that their digestive systems take longer to develop. But who knows?

[X-Factor]

Perhaps this is a good argument for that....

[Texas Rattlesnake]

Originally Posted by razeraze

There is a huge problem with this statement. I doubt anyone has the space to house 15 or 20 snakes the way I do.

Huh? I'm not sure where you are going with this....Forget about the caging for a second, with the way you overfeed your boa, I doubt a young BCC would survive long enough to enjoy the comforts of a spacious cage.

Ok, ok,.....I know that was bad but I couldn't resist.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor

[X-Factor]

Originally Posted by Texas Rattlesnake

Huh? I'm not sure where you are going with this....Forget about the caging for a second, with the way you overfeed your boa, I doubt a young BCC would survive long enough to enjoy the comforts of a spacious cage.

Ok, ok,.....I know that was bad but I couldn't resist.

Quoted for confusion? Is my sarcasm meter broken?

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