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    Re: Jill needs some help!

    Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Have you tried talking to the breeder you got them from?

    I am not familiar with these specifically, but the temps. seem high to me for boas...while that is the range you want for BPs, are you sure they apply to this species?
    (I realize the male is eating, but as with all creatures, some are more forgiving than others)

    Did they come with a feeding record? If so, how many meals prior to their sale to you, & of what?

    Have you checked the female over physically, say for abnormal swelling in the lower third of the body. (could she be blocked up? maybe a swim/soak would help?)
    While eating, did they both defecate?

    Have you been handling them? if so, how much?
    According to Vin Russo's book on boas all the temps are about what they should be but I could lower them if that's what needs to be done. I haven't contacted the breeder yet because I wasn't sure when you start worrying nor did I get a feeding log. This was my first breeder buy so I was kind if ignorant to the protocols. I have looked at her and visually I don't see anything wrong but im not above taking her to a vet and getting her checked out. The male has pooped but once again in my ignorance I wasn't tracking poops since I've had so much luck with everything else. I've since started logging everyone's sheds, feeds, urates, and poops. I will handle the male since he doesn't seem to have any issues but other than taking Jill out of her tub for cleaning I try not to touch her because I don't want to stress her out.

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