RTB husbandry

[Wh00h0069]

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I feed my hatcling boas every five days for a few months, then switch them to every seven days. After one year-of-age I switch them to every 14 days. I keep them on this into adulthood. You have to remember that their prey sizes are a lot larger than ball pythons, and it will take them longer to digest.

[frankykeno]

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I feed my hatcling boas every five days for a few months, then switch them to every seven days. After one year-of-age I switch them to every 14 days. I keep them on this into adulthood. You have to remember that their prey sizes are a lot larger than ball pythons, and it will take them longer to digest.

Pretty much what we've done with the 3 boa's we have here. The big adult female, Tequila, will go anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks on a prey item depending on if she's eating xxl rats or smaller rabbits. The rabbits seem to keep her more satisfied for longer but basically we just go, with her, on how she's acting. Tequila will let us know when she's ready to feed again but then she's a mature, adult female of over 16 years of age so she knows her business real well.

As far as husbandry, I'll have a look through our caresheets here and if we are lacking in the boa area then I'll bring it to the staff in general to see what can be done about that. I've kept our boas in glass, in plastic and in a custom climbing cage. I think they do well in all of that as long as their needs are being met. Personally I keep the boas at about the same humidity as the balls and just a few degrees cooler.

[Danounet]

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If there is a BOA caresheet, is not easy to find!

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[tsshields]

Hey SS4Luck

Just saw your post and wanted to throw a shout out to you cause i know having a ball python and a RTB is a big difference but at the same time its not. I have a 26 inch RTB which he is growing fantastically and i got him when he was only about 18 to 19 inches like you. Started out with a 10 gallon then quickly moved him straight into a 40 gallon breeder which he enjoys alot. But I too had alot of problems with heat and basking spots and other little knick knacks as well. If you have any questions on anything give me a shot out and i can help you out. Im no expert but i got a few friends that are experts (or close to it) and they love to help out. I dont know how tight your money is now after buying your snake but Ive also looked into getting some nice cages throw me a pm and i can talk to you about it all.... Good luck and enjoy they are awesome snakes and you are really going to have fun....

PS lets see some pics

[tsshields]

I meant "Thanks for the asnwers"

If there is a BOA caresheet, is not easy to find!

I know of a boa caresheet that is the BEST CARESHEET i have ever seen if interested let me know