Can colubrids transmit diseases to pythons?

[Pickenprod]

Hi all,

I have run into the possibility of getting a kingsnake from someone on Craiglist. I currently have a ball python and only two rooms in my house, and I want to do a proper quarantine if I end up buying the king. I'll be keeping the new snake at a friend's house for the time being, but I wanted to know if there are any diseases in particular that I should be worried about?

[decensored]

I'm not sure about diseases but I know mites can be spread across all reptiles. I don't think IBD is transferable from colubrids to pythons or boas but I don't know about parasites or anything.

Wish I could be more help.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I don't think colubrids Can even get IDB, but if you properly quarenteen the new animal you have nothing to worry about.

[WingedWolfPsion]

There are many viruses other than the one that causes IBD which can be transferred between colubrids and pythons, so yes--quarantine carefully.

I quarantine for a full 12 months, after the research I've done. 3 months simply doesn't cut it.

[wilomn]

Yes, they can. It's uncommon but very possible. You should quarantine, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[Pickenprod]

Hmm, thank you. The king is only staying with me temporarily (if I even get it... seller hasn't responded yet). Good to know the full year q'tine is recommended.

[wilomn]

12 months is her personal preference. Generally 60 to 90 days is sufficient.