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Regurg Protocol
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Old 10-10-2017, 02:10 AM   #1
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Regurg Protocol

I found step by step instructions for regurg protocol.

• Feeding too soon or too large of a meal, a stomach "bug", or improper temps can cause regurg.

• If you make these mistakes once, or even twice, it is not usually a problem if you FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

• But remember, each time it regurges, the stomach acids are depleted, and the whole electrolyte balance is thrown off more and more each time, and it makes it MORE likely that it will continue to throw up until it dies.

• That is why it is so important to NOT ALLOW another regurge.

• The next month or two is crucial.

• DO NOT feed it for AT LEAST 8 days since the last regurge.

• NOT ANYTHING AT ALL!

• Then get half the size of what the snake currently eats cut it in half (or cut off just the head) If she eats it, leave her alone for a whole week. (no handling).

• Repeat the partial half the size of what the snake normally eats feeding the following week.

• Then feed a whole rodent that's half the size of its normal meal a week after that, if there has been no regurge.

• Leave alone for a whole week.

• If she regurges, wait a week and repeat 1/2 of the half size of it's normal sized meal.

• If she keeps it down, wait a week and repeat the whole half size of its normal meal.

• If she holds down a couple of meals, DO NOT rush back into larger meals and more handling.

• Treat this seriously.

• Go very slowly.

• After 3 successful meals, go to a whole rodent half the size of its normal meal every 5 days.

• Go back to normal feedings only after 6 successful meals.

• Always wait to handle until after 3 or 4 days, but only AFTER 6 successful meals.

• No handling until then (causes stress, need to keep stress down).

• NEVER feed again right after a regurge - ALWAYS wait AT LEAST 7 or 8 days, maybe even up to 10 days, and then only feed something that was about 1/2 the size (or less) of what she regurged..

• Also, be sure that temps are not too warm or cool.

• Try to give an area of low to mid 80F°s on one side and 70F°s on the other.

• Too hot or cold will cause regurges.

• Grapefruit seed extract can sometimes help if the snake has some sort of "stomach bug" (any microbial problem) as it is a natural remedy that is good against many kinds of pathogens, but not as strong as an antibiotic prescribed by a doctor.

• This product has been used in agriculture for many years and seems to be very safe, as long as you dilute it with enough water that the acidity does not burn the tissues.

• A vet has told me he feels that it may somewhat alter the pH of the animal and thus change the way medicines are absorbed.

• So if you use this product and then take the snake to a vet, mention the treatment so it can be taken into account if the vet decides to change the prescription because of it.

• It is best to mix it in a glass and taste it to make sure it is not so bitter that the snake refuses to drink it.

• It works better on stomach problems than for other symptoms (such as respiratory - I didn't have any luck treating colds or other respiratory problems).

• You can buy it at a local health food store or online.

• Please refer to the following website for more background info:
http://www.nutriteam.com/index2.html

• I have also had success with a probiotic called Nutri Bac, a fine powder containing seven different microflora that should be inhabiting the gut of reptiles, but may be absent due to stress, disease, antibiotic treatments, etc.

• Using the powder as a supplement will sometimes allow the reptile to get back the natural balance of microbes in its digestive tract, and then its own immune system can take over.

• See this website for more details, or go here:
http://www.cornutopia.com/Corn%20Ut...information.htm

• The number of days and amounts of food, etc, suggested above are not set in stone.

• Other people may have success with slightly different formulas, but this is what I found works for me and many others.

• If this protocol does not work when carefully followed, it is likely that the snake has some severe problems.

• Your only hope is a QUALIFIED herp vet, who may or may not be able to save your pet.

• Please follow the care sheet for the first month or so when starting with new acquisitions.

• The first month is crucial in getting the baby established.

• It is worth a little extra "coddling" for the first month in order to have a trouble free pet for the next 10 or 15 years or more.

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