Very informative rant, Geo. Thanks for all the info. Now I had read from a variety of sources that it was perfectly fine to feed my snake before he poops, are you saying that maybe that is not such a good idea? Just to be clear? Also bear in mind that my snake is not a baby but is not done with the initial growth stage of his life either, not quite two years old yet.
On a slightly related note I would love to pick up a copy of vin's "complete boa" but it is a very big and very expensive book – I wonder if there is an abridged version for people who have absolutely no interest in breeding?