Red Tail Boa

[Daybreaker]

ok so wait until hes been with me for two weeks to feed him I will be picking him up on sunday, friday is his current feeding day

Or wait just one week from the time you pick him up then start your two week schedule. I bet he'll eat no problem within the first week with being with you guys.

[Dark Lady Kat]

Thank you all for your help I will keep in touch and when he gets here and all set up and has eaten for me I will take pictures I will also I am sure pick everyone's brain when I decide to build a bigger habitat for him

[Evenstar]

The husbandry you described sounds fine. If he is eating medium rats, I would only feed him every 10 days - 2 weeks though. I have fed my boas as soon as the 2nd day bringing them home. I've only ever had 1 refuse that first meal - and she shed later that same night. Boas generally are eager feeders and they aren't shy like BPs. They don't usually need much time to settle in.

If Friday is his current feeding day, and if you want to continue feeding him on Fridays, just feed that following Friday then go on your 2 week schedule. This should set him up best for success.

Looking forward to pictures and congrats on your new addition! Beware, boas are addictive................