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11-28-2014, 03:20 PM
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largefluid filled abscess on a dumerils boa.
I'm not a boa guy but I noticed a large abscess on a dumerils boa in the local pet shop. I know everyone there so I asked to look at it. There was no heat in the cage and it's been in there a month. I raise a lot of venomous snakes and always keep a complete reptile aid kit in the truck as well as the house. I got a 3 ml. Syringe and drew out the fluid which was clear. Does any one have an idea on what could cause this. Also it's not a bite either. I'm thinking about buying it discounted mainly to treat it and resale. But my main question is. Does anyone think it could be viral?
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11-28-2014, 04:37 PM
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I don't think there's a way to know if it's viral, bacterial, a tumor, etc. without a vet visit.
If it were me I wouldn't take it unless 1) the shop gave it to me, as the vet bills could easily end up costing more than the snake is worth, and 2) I had a place to put it under a different roof and HVAC from my collection.
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11-28-2014, 04:39 PM
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While Dumeril's prefer lower temps than some boas, they still need heat.
I've never come on fluid filled blisters on boids. It could be anything from a bacterial infection to a water blister from soaking too much.
If you were to purchase, I would proceed as if it was infectious/viral.
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11-28-2014, 04:41 PM
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It's about a nickel size blister. I appreciate the advice. I just feel bad for it
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11-28-2014, 04:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by demonseed38
It's about a nickel size blister. I appreciate the advice. I just feel bad for it
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Then convince them to take it to a vet.
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11-28-2014, 04:51 PM
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I tried. They will Just put them in a ten gallon in the back to die. It ticks me off pretty bad
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11-29-2014, 08:54 PM
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It's horrible they might do that...but think of the risks to you and your other reptiles first. If it comes to it, an anonymous call to county animal services may teach them a valuable lesson.
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11-29-2014, 11:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakesitter
It's horrible they might do that...but think of the risks to you and your other reptiles first. If it comes to it, an anonymous call to county animal services may teach them a valuable lesson.
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Cliff you live in a part of the country where animal control is probably well educated about reptiles and their husbandry. Unfortunately in most areas if it's neither "cute and furry" nor "livestock" then they don't have a clue about correct husbandry.
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12-02-2014, 12:50 AM
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Not as well educated as we'd like. ;-) But wiling to learn, at least!
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11-29-2014, 10:30 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys. Hopefully it gets better
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