New Snake - IBD Concern

[coldbloodaddict]

If that is the case, then couldn't you just buy from a breeder that houses their boas and pythons in the same room? If their boas had IBD, their pythons would be dead.

Depends on the breeders cleaning procedures…

From what I understand IBD is communicable not airborne…So if nothing ever crosses between species the Pythons shouldn’t be at risk…

If the breeder doesn’t wash their hands in between each snake, uses the same sink, sponges, hooks, cleaning tools, etc for the two then yes the Pythons would be exposed to IDB if it is present.

Mites can also spread IBD from animal to animal.