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    Re: Jill needs some help!

    Quote Originally Posted by Toad37 View Post
    I picked up a pair of dwarf boas at March Tinley this year and they started off great! For the first 4 weeks I had them they both ate a f/t mouse hopper every Thursday and I had them in 6 qt tubs. After the 4 weeks I moved them into 15 qt tubs since those wouldn't need lids in the rack. That was 7 weeks ago and my male still slams his hopper every week. Jill on the other hand, she stopped eating as soon as I did that. After about 3 or 4 weeks of her not eating I moved her back into the 6qt tub and still no luck. I've tried mouse pinkies and hoppers and just recently a rat fuzzy and still nothing. She doesn't even seem interested. She's 56 grams today and like an idiot I didn't weigh her when I got her and I've barely touched her since she's not eating so im not sure if she's lost any weight but she doesn't look thin or anything. Hot spot is 90-92 and ambient side is 79-81. Im at a total loss here and im freaking out since today has been 7 weeks since she's eaten and she's only 9 months old! Thank you if you've read all this and I really appreciate any help offered.
    A few things.

    1. Is there a proper gradient of temps in the tub? In other words is there enough room for her to get to a 85F spot and curl up, etc.?

    2. Does she use the 90-92F hot spot? Both my boas rarely will use the hot side except to digest and then prefer 87-90F. They spend most of their time in 78-80F cool side or 84F middle.

    3. What's humidity? That's another important factor for Boas - some species more than others.

    4. How are you defrosting and offering prey?

    5. How often are you offering prey?

    Any information you can give would be helpful in trying to help.

    P.S. I saw she ate a live mouse - but Boas usually don't care. I am wondering on all the above still, especially how you are defrosting and offering the F/T.
    Last edited by dakski; 05-31-2019 at 05:27 AM.

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