Regurgitation

So, I just picked up a new snake today and one the way home she regurgitated up a bloody mouse. Is this something to be concerned about? Is she okay? Should I feed her again or wait till next week?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by CMO

So, I just picked up a new snake today and one the way home she regurgitated up a bloody mouse. Is this something to be concerned about? Is she okay? Should I feed her again or wait till next week?

Thanks

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Probably nothing to worry about. My guess would be she was recently fed and the change in environment just upset her a bit. Snakes will regurgitate food if under stress. I would give her a 5-7 days to settle in and try feeding her again.

not something that normal, but doesnt speak well of whoever sent it. wait a week and then try a feeding.

Guys, not hardly. Regurgitation is very difficult on a snake's digestive system. The acid causes a good bit of damage and they need time to heal before you feed them again.

They need at least 2 weeks rest time after a regurge. This is important or it can set up a series of regurges which will make the snake very sick or can cause death.

After the 2 weeks rest, feed a smaller than normal prey item. Do not handle for at least 72 hours, or just wait until the snake has consecutively fed 3-4 times before even attempting handling. This is to minimize stress on the snake and minimize the risk of regurging again.

Okay, thanks for the info. I'll wait a few weeks before I feed her. I imagine the regurgitation was just due to stress... the guy I had got her from just fed her the day before and when I picked it up he popped her to prove the sex.... between that and the car ride it seems like stress may have been the culprit.

Thanks

Yea thats no good on the breeders part, he really shouldn't have fed the snake if it was due to be picked up the next day. I wouldn't feed a week before shipping or having a snake picked up by a customer.