Evenstar, please tell me your opinion about her size for 7 months...
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She looks fine. She's pretty big for only 7 months, but overall condition is far more important than size. Some snakes just grow faster than others. She appears to have nice condition - she is square and lean enough. I would have her on a 10 day feeding schedule and make sure the prey doesn't leave a noticeable lump. I would also put her on mice instead of rats - the lower fat content of mice will be more beneficial to her right now. You want to encourage the RIGHT KIND of growth. She should do well for you! :gj:
04-27-2014, 11:05 AM
djole13
Re: My new girl
Thank You very much Evenstar, i have notice that You are an expert :-) , breeder was feeding with rats from the begining... You think i need to put her on mice?
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04-27-2014, 04:10 PM
Evenstar
Re: My new girl
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Originally Posted by djole13
Thank You very much Evenstar, i have notice that You are an expert :-) , breeder was feeding with rats from the begining... You think i need to put her on mice?
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Mice will provide more bone (therefore more calcium) and less fat. She is pretty big and I would not want to see her any thicker. Personally, I like mice for young boas. But if she's eaten rats all her life, you could stick with rats - I would maybe take them down a size and make sure not to feed too often!! Every 10 days is often enough - even every 12-14 days would be fine.
