Advice needed ...

[gregmonsta]

We're having a little trouble with our ratsnake at the moment. Last shed, about a month ago, was late and needed wet-bagging to stimulate shedding. She had fed just before starting her cycle and went well over a week before shedding and then finally passing some of her meal. She regurged the remainder and I guess it wasn't aggreeing with her after sitting in her stomach for longer than usual.
She's been fine since then ... she's a good weight ... active as ever - yet after every meal since she has passed the mouse and, moments after deficating will regurge a small amount of a jelly like substance.
Any ideas why she might be doing this?

[reptileparadise]

Sorry gregg, never heard about that!
With regurgitation I think of flagellates and cryptosporidium...You might want to bring a stool sample to a vet

[Lori P]

That's the only thing that comes to mind for me too... check for parasites. Good luck, she's a beautiful snake!!

[anji1971]

Oh dear............hope everything is okay with her, Greg!

[gregmonsta]

Fingers crossed ... will buy some anti-flagellate on wednesday and will take it from there. Would the flagellates also cause loss of appetite?

[Lori P]

It absolutely did in my snakes' case. The difference in their appetite after treatment was dramatic!!

[adamanteus]

Flagellates is my first thought also, Greg.

[gregmonsta]

Cheers for the feedback everybody

[drache]

good luck for a speedy recovery

[gregmonsta]

Muchas gracias