Hocotate (Hoco) - Anery Corn Snake Progression

[Bogertophis]

According to the link it tends to affect certain hot species the most, probably why I haven't heard of it until now.

Yes, but it's been mentioned on this forum before, & honestly, it's been around for a long time. I'm sure our vets know about it, even if they don't see it daily. They rarely see IBD either, but for some reason that has had a lot more discussion on forums like ours.

[Snagrio]

I finally got the samples collected and shipped to the lab today. Zebes wasn't too bad with collecting the oral swab but Hoco is so small with my giant fingers that it was utterly nerve-wracking. Was only just able to swap his upper mandible to get the sample I was so nervous but hopefully it was enough.

[Snagrio]

Good news, I just read the test results and both my boys are negative across the board!

[Bogertophis]

Good news, I just read the test results and both my boys are negative across the board!

That's a relief! While chances were in their favor, you just never know unless you test.

[Snagrio]

Spent nearly the entire day on it, but he's finally in his new home.

[Snagrio]

This was the angriest I've ever seen him yesterday. Because he's still so small I had to root around in the substrate to find him and he was not happy about it. Tail rattling, defensive striking, very agitated. He did eat but only after I walked away. In hindsight it was probably too soon after moving into his new abode, but it was well over when his next feeding time was and I wanted to get some food in him.