Bought a Nicaraguan boa....

[dakski]

Well.... my boa and I have come to a food agreement. I lay his meal in the tank and he eats when he is darn good and ready. For the second week he has no interest in food other than eating on his own time. It’s very unlike a Boa but I guess I have a shy one on my hands.

He was laying in the open in his tank yesterday and when I walked up his breathing rate at least doubled. Hopefully with more time and handling he will calm down and grow out of it.

He should calm down and get braver with time and handling. I bet in no time, he will be nailing rats for you.

Be patient, it's hasn't been that long and he's young. Very good he's eating!