What I found as the common consensus in my research preparing for my BCI was that you should feed adult boas about every 4 to 6 weeks, most of them saying XL or Jumbo rat, though most of what I've seen is pretty negative on the fat-levels of a jumbo rat (and some for XL rats too?). Some sources said 6 to 8 weeks if you choose to feed a larger prey item, but other than it being commonly stated, I don't know how correct that is. I presume the timing variance is due to individual metabolism differences and/or gender or just for the keeper to vary it between those.
I have seen pictures of some boas in other groups that are stated to be fed every 2 months and look in good body condition with similar sized or slightly larger prey in the form of rabbits instead of rats. Bigger prey, more protein, lower fat, and less often than the 4 to 6 weeks. I can't say one way is better or not.
3 months seems pushing it, though I'm far from an expert. Definitely is not a schedule that I think people should mimic, but I have to wonder if that could be an individual animal prone to excess weight gain at the higher meal frequencies than is normal for a boa. Personally, I'd prefer to go down another prey size and feed at 6-8 weeks if it is a case of an extra slow metabolism in that individual.
I'd love to hear from any of the boa breeders here what they think makes a good feeding schedule for adult boas.
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