Caresheet vs. Forum Info

I read alot of information about my hobby of reptiles and amphibians all the time. (I'm a union crane operator, so i have some down time on the job site) I'm not super knowledge about the Red Tail Boas..so i come to forums for help..how come most on here say to feed my female BCI every 2 weeks...then i read on a sticky caresheet from this forum from NERD feed my BOA weekly..i read they have a slower metabolism, but i just want to make sure she is not going hungry, but, in the same sense make sure she is not over weight..currently we are feeding her a 200 gram rat every 2 weeks..she currently weights 2757 grams..Thank you all for your time :thumbup:

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That sounds about right. I feed my adult male a jumbo rat every two weeks and he is just fine.

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7-10 day feeding is recommended for young boas. Adults would be fine on a 2 week schedule. They do have a slower metabolism. I have actually read that some people don't offer adults food until they poo. But I'm not sure about that.?

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Does the 10%-15% rule apply to Boas just like Balls..cause I'm feeding just under 10% and it leaves just the slightest bulge in her belly, which is appropriate

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no that doesn't really apply to boas, one prey that does not leave a bulge or just a slight one is about right

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Originally Posted by DrDooLittle

7-10 day feeding is recommended for young boas. Adults would be fine on a 2 week schedule. They do have a slower metabolism. I have actually read that some people don't offer adults food until they poo. But I'm not sure about that.?

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That's correct. I think the caresheet is geared for baby boas. Most folks tend to get boas in particular as babies. Feeding young ones once a week to every 10 days is appropriate. But adult boas are usually fed once every 2 weeks.

It is more common with BCCs and Dumerils to wait until they poo. Dumerils seem to have even slower metabolisms (ambush preditors that are more sedentary) and BCCs are more sensitive.

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Originally Posted by cowbully

Does the 10%-15% rule apply to Boas just like Balls..cause I'm feeding just under 10% and it leaves just the slightest bulge in her belly, which is appropriate

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No. Boas are not balls and therefore they should not be fed like them. What you are doing sounds just right. The prey should leave a barely noticable lump or even no lumpl With boas, always err on the smaller side.

Seems like you are doing just fine with your girl! Pictures?? :gj:

Ok. so i reckon I'm on the right track for correct growth then...i just wish i knew her age..but i got a round about and determined she is a BCI but not LOCALITY...

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Judging by her weight only, I'd estimate her to be around 3 years old. My 2 1/2 year old male is 2200gm. :gj:

Here she is. her name is specs, short for spectacles..she is constantly climbing up around our heads and licking and moving me and my fiancées glasses..lol
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