IBD questions

Hello all,

I have some questions regarding IBD. It is in regards to a snake I adopted from a questionable source 4 years ago, who apparently had IBD in her collection.

I have had this female Bolivian boa since she was a few weeks old, and she has never shown any signs of illness. Has always been healthy, great eater, never had a SINGLE problem over these past 4 years.

So, should I be worried that she may be carrying IBD? Is 4 years long enough to consider her free of disease? I hadn't realized the extent of the issue until involving myself on this forum again, and now am concerned for my snake and what her future may hold.

Thank you, I appreciate any responses.

I heard others talk about a blood test that can now be done on live boids to test for IBD (for a long time testing through necropsy and biopsy was the only option). You may want to check with your vet and see if this is something they can offer or refer you to another facility that can. I understand IBD can lay dormant in boas a lot longer than it can in pythons so it may be worth the peace of mind to have the test done.

Here's a link to the lab in Florida that does the testing. The test is $100 and you have to have your local veterinarian draw a blood sample and send it to the lab.
http://labs.vetmed.ufl.edu/sample-re...ed-infections/