What is this? Boa Issue

[Evenstar]

The fact that he's taking so long to right himself is a key sign of a neurological issue. A healthy boa will fight being put on his back in the first place and will immediately twist upright. I am thinking that is what caused the regurge and not the other way around. Regurgitating is often the first sign of a neurological problem. Could he have possibly overheated?? He can move his neck just fine - in the first scene of your vid, you can see the s-coil from his head down his body when you moved him. And later his neck is kinked from the opposite side. It is "kinked" because he's not right in the head, not because of a physical injury. I am sorry, but that's what I see. The good news is that if he developed some neurologial issues due to overheating, and because he's so young, some of these symptoms may go away with time and care. Only a qualified herp vet can tell you for sure.

I would immediately quarantine if you haven't already. Lower his temps a bit - like an 86ish hotspot for now with 78ish ambient. Get him to a vet asap. Don't try to feed again until he's seen a vet. And keep us posted please. Wishing you luck.......

[reptilelover123]

Today he shed completely. I too was suspecting heat so I turned off the heat. He is at ambient temps between 78-85.

[Evenstar]

Today he shed completely. I too was suspecting heat so I turned off the heat. He is at ambient temps between 78-85.

Good. Let us know what the vet says.

[reptilelover123]

Neurological, either from overheating or no pest strips. Removed both last week. He actually seems to be moving better. I'll continue to update progress.

He was able to constrict a pinkie mouse and eat it all by himself! Now to see if it stays down.

[Evenstar]

Neurological, either from overheating or no pest strips. Removed both last week. He actually seems to be moving better. I'll continue to update progress.

He was able to constrict a pinkie mouse and eat it all by himself! Now to see if it stays down.

Is that what the vet said? Hopefully he continues to do well. That is good news about the mouse! Do NOT feed too often until he's fully on the road to recovery. If he keeps that pinkie down, wait 10 days before feeding again. Feed no more than every 10 days for a couple of months - in fact, you can just feed every 10 days for good as boas do well on slower feeding schedules, even babies. Anyhow, you don't want to over stress his system.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!