Feeding Question

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

I did look at that article. But it didn't seem to be Boa specific but snake generic using a burmese as the example. And it didn't say anything was bad about that. If fact it seemd to imply it was good and they were trying to make it happen in mice and eventually people with medical issues.

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I couldn't find the paper I wanted to link so I found one that explained the changes as scientifically as possible via a quick google search. Just because it wasn't boa specific doesn't mean it didn't apply in general. The 'good' in that article is how they can use the findings for hearth growth in other species, the point I was trying to show was about how rapid organ expansion and contraction may not be good. Need to give the snake's body time to 'rest'. I really wish I could find the write up someone had done about this (which included boas) but I could not find it. Sorry if my information is not helpful to you.

I did mention my other boas and how I feed them and what has worked for me. My oldest boa was euthanized this year as her health was declining, she was 28 years old. My next 2 oldest boas are both 19. Different things work for different people, slow growth and spaced out feedings have worked for me and seem to help the longevity of my snakies.
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Here is another article. Python again but it goes along with what is being talked about.

Thank you everyone for being so civil about everything even with the disagreements. I did a LOT more online research. The common consensus is anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks based off prey size and snake size. So I am going to find a happy middle ground and just keep an eye on her.