IBD

[rex322]

im looking for a new snake, and im looking at rtbs. my question is about IBD. ive read on a different forum that CB boas most likely dont have it. is this true?

[CTReptileRescue]

In my opinion there is never a garuntee.
Having a good isolation protocal is your best defense.
Here is some good information on IBD if you'd like to read up on it.
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/sacs/wildlife/IBDINFO.html
Thanks
Rusty

[rex322]

well than, is it ok if i keep it in my basement? i dont see no harm i imagine i can keep temps right, i dont know why i wuldnt be able to.

[Katalyst]

In my opinion, most people are wayyy too paranoid about IBD.....some people think ALL boas have it and they MUST keep their pythons away from them lol.....in actuality nobody knows much of anything about IBD......how it is (or even if it CAN be) transmitted, etc.....the best protection against any infectious health problem is *quarantine*.

[JLC]

Yes, that's fine to keep your snake in the basement. That's where mine is, currently. Lots of people have 'em down there. If you keep your snakes in two separate rooms and always make sure you wash your hands well between handlings, you should not have to worry about your python catching IBD.

[Stormyva]

A lot of people blame IBD for deaths that are a result of poor husbandry and many other things. Like katalyst said people are way too paranoid about it. From what I have read, IBD can only be diagnosed by doing a necropsy, how many "former" snake owners do you know of that have had that done by a qualified vet?
With that being said you still must quarantine snakes before introducing them into even the same room as your other snakes. Mites, other parasites, or many other things can be passed to your other snakes from a new purchase. A minimum quarantine period of 45 days should be observed, but more is a LOT better. Some people even recommend as much as 6 months!

[JLC]

Very well said, Stormy!