So XL rats don't seem like enough... What's next?

I also feed my boa rabbits, californians or new zealands usually. She is around 8 feet now and over 25lbs, plus or minus 5 years old. Sonja gets a 3-3.5lb rabbit every 3-4 weeks. This keeps her very content and in good shape. I noticed when feeding f/t rats she was always hungry and her body condition just wasn't as good(she'd eat about 4-5 large rats), she looked flabby. She's been on rabbits for quite awhile and her muscle tone is great, she's active and just looks good.

Id like to know how many Boa Breeders feed rabbits.

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Id like to know how many Boa Breeders feed rabbits.

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I haven't bred any in a while but I've been feeding bunnies for many long times.

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Originally Posted by ev477

And just for kicks, what's the largest size food item you feed your boas/frequency of said item?

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New world monkeys. :P

I figured that rabbits might have been the next step up. I didn't know that rodent pro had XXL and XXXL, I'll have to switch up to those when needed.

I know power-feeding is bad, and I definitely don't want to do that. I have thought my boa's head was a little bit small, but after looking at that picture, I don't really think his growth as too far off. I really need to reassess how much it is getting fed, I feel like I'm feeding too much too often.

As for a buldge... I can notice an increase in girth for probably between 2 and 4 days depending on the size of the rats that are fed. I feel like it might be a good idea to start increasing feeding times to every 10 days if I get rodents at consistent sizes. Any input would be appreciated.

I do think I'm getting the short end of the stick after looking at rodentpro's picture comparisons. It seems like the store I get them from actually sells rodentpro rats but just taxes a whole lot and sells down a size.

I've fed rabbits in the past but now just feed more rats. I like to feed 2-3 large rats ever 7 days or so instead of one large meal.

I believe smaller meals more often is better then large meals less often.