Two quick photos of my new BCI hatchling

Lloyd was sitting in his water dish, so I snapped a few shots of him but didn't want to bother him too much (first week in his new apartment).


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He's beautiful! Don't know if he is your first boa or not, but they just don't seem to stress like the balls. I bet he settles in just fine.

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Yup, first boa. I gave it a shot feeding him today (had him since Saturday) but no dice. Not too worried though, I'll try again this weekend.

What are you feeding him? Mine never missed a beat, they are typically eating machines. Are you feeding in his enclosure or out? Whay are you offering? Mine loves to eat, sometimes hes just a derp about it, and HAS to eat from the middle and fold them in half. Boy doesn't that make for interesting....

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Just a F/T rat pinky to start. I dangled it in front of him for a little while and he just sniffed/licked for a bit and then lost interest.

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Originally Posted by UpNorth

Yup, first boa. I gave it a shot feeding him today (had him since Saturday) but no dice. Not too worried though, I'll try again this weekend.

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I wouldn't be worried either: yes, usually boas are eating machines but some are just slow starters like any other snake can be. My little T+ argie took a little bit to settle in before he really took to eating enthusiastically: he too refused his first meal with me (gave him 7 days before I offered).

Nice boa! For future reference, boas are live bearers. :D

So cute! I got my first boa right before you did, I hope you're enjoying yours as much as I am enjoying mine! :)
My girl is an eating machine. I gave her a rat pinky the first time feeding her, ate that right up. Then I had an extra rat pinky from one of my balls refusing, so I offered it to little boa and she struck instantly. She'll be great to have around when those picky balls decide not to eat. Little vacuum :gj: