New RTB Stopped Eating

[ckuhn003]

IT WORKED!!! So I tried feeding her a little bit bigger of a mouse last night, "small mouse" from Petsmart actually. She wouldn't take it as usual, so I decided to just leave it in there overnight. Came out this morning and she was all wrapped up in her hot hide with a nice fat belly.

Thank you for the suggestion!

Congrats! I just got my baby BCI yesterday so I'm curious how he'll do his 1st feeding. I saw a lot of people on this thread mentioned 'wait until he's in his hide' but I've yet to see mine go in either of his hides.

Post some pics when you get the chance.

[AbsoluteApril]

Really glad it worked! I've come across plenty of shy boa feeders and leaving in the cage overnight will work a lot of the time. The boa might keep being like that but eventually they will get more outgoing and take it from tongs. Some are just really shy (and some won't eat while in shed but most will). I'm happy the little one ate!

[Zincubus]

Congrats! I just got my baby BCI yesterday so I'm curious how he'll do his 1st feeding. I saw a lot of people on this thread mentioned 'wait until he's in his hide' but I've yet to see mine go in either of his hides.

Post some pics when you get the chance.

Oddly enough none of my Boas used their hides so I removed them - they have loads of 'quiet places' on and around the branches and pieces of bark . They strike-feed from their 'places' ..


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[Bogertophis]

It all comes down to learning YOUR snake's personality...you can never assume that all boas or all BPs or whatever kind will respond the same way.
We think we're teaching them but pretty much they're teaching US to pay attention- to what THEY need.

I'm delighted that your boa took her first meal now, Tpot...it should all get easier now.

[richardhind1972]

Really glad your new boa ate for you,I’ve got a couple of drop feeders,my male Bcl Etso would only drop feed in the dark,but the last two months I can’t seem to fill him,he strike feeds,coils the works
As long as they feed I’m fine,my little motley drop fed for the first 3years but now he’s a strike feeder too like the rest
Keep up the good work and post some more pics


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[Tpot]

It all comes down to learning YOUR snake's personality...you can never assume that all boas or all BPs or whatever kind will respond the same way.
We think we're teaching them but pretty much they're teaching US to pay attention- to what THEY need.

I'm delighted that your boa took her first meal now, Tpot...it should all get easier now.

It was actually her second feeding. She took her first one out of the tongs the day after I got her (was a day after regular feeding at the pet store). I'm just happy she ate it overnight. I went with the "small mouse" size which was a bit bigger than a fuzzy. I'll do a fuzzy this weekend for her. Since she ate, she's been using her hides non-stop, otherwise she will just climb up on the thermostat probes and do all sorts of weird stuff.

I'll be getting some pictures up this evening if she's out and about. I'm going to assume she will probably start adventuring again after finishing up the digestion.

[Tpot]

Everyone who requested it, here she is! First time out of her home since being home ~3 weeks ago. She seemed pretty relaxed and wanted to explore when I took her out. This is Sheila (if she's a girl, we'll find out this week).

[richardhind1972]

Ah looks so cute, so glad she,/he is settling in for you ,boas really are cool

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[Bogertophis]

She's (?) adorable! (or he?) Either way, sweet noodle!

[Tpot]

Much thanks! I'm going to find out probably this week what she or he is. Plan on bringing poop to the vet now that I have a good sample, and plan on getting a checkup done.

My next concern is when to expect shedding. She's grown quite a bit since I brought her home, she's gotta pop out of the old skin soon.