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#1845823 Elmonoloco View Profile	Wait time? how long should you wait before feeding again after a snake regurgitates? thanks in advance.
08/29/08  01:08am
#1846669 Boloavi View Profile	Message To: Elmonoloco   In reference to Message Id: 1845823  Wait time? Hummm... I don’t think there is a wait time. First, find out why he regurged. Was the prey item too large? Was the snake stressed before or after eating? What caused the stress Too hot Too cool Humidity too high Other snakes in cage Was the prey item completely thawed Has the snake shed completely? Is the snake sick-URI, intestinal parasites, bite wound, abscess, and god forbid IBD.... The wait time would be as long as it takes to figure out and correct the cause of the regurg. I hope this helps Avi
08/29/08  11:07pm
#1848225 Elmonoloco View Profile	Message To: Boloavi   In reference to Message Id: 1846669  Wait time? shes been having problems, I was just wondering if I had to wait a certain amount of time before I could try feeding again. thanks.
08/31/08  09:12pm
#1866009 Littleindiangirl View Profile	Message To: Elmonoloco   In reference to Message Id: 1848225  Wait time? I know its been a while now, but yes, you must always wait to feed after a regurge. It’s incredibly stressful and they lose a lot of beneficial bacteria in their guts which will just lead to another regurge. Bloods are incredible eaters and arent prone to regurge unless there is a problem with the heating in their enclosure. First thing I think of is much much too cool, or way too hot. Review your heating elements, how you control them and what your measuring them with. Please, expand on that and we can prevent any more regurges and possible death.
09/22/08  07:44pm

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