Warren, I hope you read this....lol I was going to make a new post but I thought I already had a similar post I could attach this too...and I did... Anyway, my male and female have been together for 9 days now, either tail wrapping, male on top of female-the entire body length, or both. Everyday they are either in the same position or in another position but I NEVER see them move from one side of the cage to another, they switch around when I'm not looking and I NEVER see them apart, they are always on/twisted/around each other. Well, that's awesome, I am excited that they are so receptive but as I keep everything documented-my calendar is reminding me that it's feeding time...well...passed feeding time for both of them. From what I read Boa's are different than bp's and a lot of people keep them together for weeks at a time instead of the weekly rest/feed rotation. You mentioned that you would leave them together for 5 days and then separate for food/rest. What would you do in a situation where they are NEVER apart? Would you still take the male out or would you leave him in there for as long as he is courting her? I know I sound like a novice when I say "I don't want to starve them" cause I know they can go a very long time without eating, I just want to make sure they are healthy and I am doing the right thing. So....should I separate and feed or leave them together for as long as they're together? Common sense tells me to leave him in there for as long as he is on her...just trying to get some educated advice. Thank you