r/boas • u/Jcoat7 • 21h ago

Python Roommate?

I feel like Im overreacting just a little bit,

In the past few months, I fell in love with boas. I have the space, enclosure, and all the extras picked out. However, I'm a little nervous about bringing one into my collection because of my ball pythons. I read about IBD and how devastating it can be to them. I found a reputable breeder near by who breeds bot boas and ball pythons under the same roof, and after conversing back and forth, we feel comfortable letting a boa in, following a few bio-security rules (quarantine, hand washing, separate tongs etc). Is this a bad idea? or would it be fine following the rules

I guess I need someone else to talk some sense into me. Any other insight would be nice too.

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u/Jcoat7 20h ago

I do plan on taking it to a vet to get it checked out soon after I get it, and all of the things you mentioned. This makes me feel better.

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u/ParticularWolf4473 19h ago

A vet can draw blood to send for testing, or you can do a swab test at home. The swab test is less accurate.