Could this be IBD?

[kitedemon]

She's be deadsky by now if it was IBD. In pythons its quick and nasty.
It sounds like a normal train wreck spider wobble. I have one of those too. He thrives, eats, and breeds but acts like a silly boy all the time. I think if you're ok to deal with the wobs deal with it. Spiders are some of my best eaters and breeders.


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OP I do not believe you snake has IBD. It is very uncommon and not very likely. There is a test if you were truly concerned, You would need to contact Dr. E Jacobson in Florida (jacobsone@ufl.edu) The test the last time I checked was 100$ it needs to be prepared by a vet.

I asked Dr. Jacobson questions about IBD in pythons as he is the only scientist researching this disease. the answers were not what I wanted to hear. There is no evidence that it does not lay dormant in pythons and that it can be slow onset like boas. My conversation with him...


1. I am concerned with Royal Pythons (Python Regius) has there been evidence of them carrying IBD for long periods of time with out showing symptoms?

I am not aware of any information about this,


2. Is it correct that in this smaller species IBD typically attacks the Central nervous system quickly, and results in quick (months not years) appearance of associated symptoms, and death?

Not that I am aware of.

3. If there is research specifically relating to Python Regius, would you have a reference that you could provide to me?

I do not know anyone who is focused on studying IBD in ball pythons.

EJacobson