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    Kink neck

    I just rescued an albino boa, about 3 years old. Seems to have a neck kink. When being held he curls his head under and to the side. Is this something that can be fixed or is it possible to live comfortably with this issue? He ate a f/t just fine.

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    I doubt it can be fixed. He's obviously comfortable with it as he's eating. Just go with it and enjoy him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheWinWizard View Post
    I doubt it can be fixed. He's obviously comfortable with it as he's eating. Just go with it and enjoy him.
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    I have a vet visit set up for tomorrow just to make sure it isn't neurological. Here are some pics of why I think it could be something more then a kink




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    The vet visit can't hurt. Let us know what he says please.
    0.1.0 Normal Ball Python 2.0.0 BCI ?
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    0.1.0 California King Snake 1.0.0 Solomon Island ground Boa
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    Poor dude, I hope he is ok! He's beautiful!

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    Well the vet results came back. They did not find IBD which is good. it's definitely a neurological problem. I am treating him with antibiotics and I did notice a couple mites so I took care of those right away. I've already noticed that his neck is straightening. I really hope this works, he is such a beautiful snake.


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    Thanks for the update, hope all turns out well.

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    That's great, I hope it works.
    0.1.0 Normal Ball Python 2.0.0 BCI ?
    1.0.0 Western Hognose 0.0.1 Albino Tangerine Honduran Milk Snake
    0.1.0 Rosy Boa 0.1.0 Snow Motley Corn snake
    0.0.1 Honduran Milk Snake 0.1.0 Gray Banded King Snake
    2.0.0 Okeetee Corn Snakes 0.1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk snake
    0.0.1 Anery Corn Snake 1.2.0 Hog Island Boas
    1.1.0 Colombian Rainbow Boa 0.1.0 Nicaraguan Boa
    0.1.0 California King Snake 1.0.0 Solomon Island ground Boa
    1.1.0 Amelanistic Nelson's Milk Snake 0.1.0 Sunglow Boa
    0.0.1 Guyanan Red Tail

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    So far he seems a tiny bit better but who knows. I'll keep posting updates when I know more


    0.1 Yellow Belly Ball Python - Bathory
    0.1 Normal Ball Python - Malévre
    1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Franco
    0.1 Leopard Gecko - Zero
    1.0 Blizzard Corn Snake - Kemper
    1.0 Amelanistic Corn Snake - Rader
    1.0 Boa - Bundy
    1.0 Bearded Dragon - Dr. Finkelstein aka Mr. Beard
    0.0.2 Crested Geckos - Lock and Shock
    1.0 Pitbull/Bulldog Mix -Jack

    I am a professional photographer check out my fan site here or my actual website here

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