Dehydration is a common clinical situation, especially in sick or traumatised reptiles. The objective of this paper was to report procedures of trauma handling and post-trauma rehydration in Boa constrictor. On visual inspection, a laceration was observed on the right ventro-lateral region. The wound handling demanded local antisepsis and healing antibiotic balm. The snake had perfect healing of the lacerated area; however, there were episodes of inappetence, severe dehydration and emaciation. It was prescribed oral rehydration, multivitamin supplement, assisted feeding and water soaking baths. After six weeks from admission, the snake had regained around 83% of its lost weight, performed ecdysis and started spontaneous feeding.
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