IBD. please help!

Those analog thermometers are NOT accurate, you could be turning up your heat far too much or too little. You both should really invest at the very least a digital thermometer. You do not know what the temps are with the analog thermometers. It might not hurt to have a fecal test done at a vet, they usually only go for about $25.00 and will tell you if the snake has a parasite.

ALso, does your friend keep the snake in his room? Does he use any tpe of spray in the room? Deodorant spray, Axe, etc? Those fumes are not good for a snake, and the symptoms definitely sound neurological. Most people don't think about it when there's a snake in the room and they spray things like that.

hey all.....

unfortunatly...Cyrus passed away thismorning.....his owner found him with his head burrowed in the dirt and he was gone. we just got back from burying him. were all so sad.... :(

I have a digital thermometer in my tank, and then one of those round ones for the cool side. my snake has always been healthy (aside from a minor RI when we moved) so i had no idea what to do....and i want to thank you all for your help..... <3

:tears: I'm so sorry. Always sad. It might be worth consulting an experienced herp vet, on the phone at least, about his symptoms prior to passing.

Also. if your friend plans on buying another snake, make sure the previous setup is completely washed out with a mild bleach solution.

Again, sorry for their loss. :-/

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

Def not IBD, sounds like the snake is mal nourished and dehydrated.

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