Sadly there is very little known about python IBD, boas yes ,tons. There also are a lot of incorrect info out there. A while back I had a chance to correspond with E Jacobson. Likely the foremost doctor studying IBD (the only perhaps?) His replies to my questions were brief and unsettling. There are a number of other messages back and forth over the past 2 years. The net result is it is unknown about the how contagious, how fast it can kill, about how long the animal can carry IBD, it is uncommon. I would suggest that everyone reading this donate some cash to the IBD studies (university of Florida vet program) and that if you are really concerned they (E Jacobson) can do IBD testing. It is not cheap however and needs to be prepped by a vet.

1. I am concerned with Royal Pythons (Python Regius) has there been evidence of them caring 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