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This ^ ^ ^ exactly!
Also: This is why good commercial sources of frozen prey always labels them by weights- it's very hard to tell size by looking at pictures.
FYI, when I had a large 7.5' BCI, she always ate MEDIUM rats...& just one at a time. She stayed strong, lean & healthy. She certainly "could have" eaten a jumbo rat, but I wouldn't allow it.
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Re: A perfect shed
Late here, but I agree with JM and Bogertophis.
Less is more with boas. They are incredibly efficient creatures who do not eat regularly in the wild. You can get a healthy 7-8FT Boa by feeding medium rats on a regular schedule. No need to feed two or ever feed extra large rats (too fatty as mentioned).
My plan with Behira, my female BI, is to feed mediums for a while - every 2-3 weeks (she's 2.2KG) and when she bigger, a large every 2-3 weeks. I'll never give her more than a large rat. Many breeders, who respect their animals, do the same. No rabbits, no XL rats, etc. No need. Better to feed smaller more frequently than huge less frequently.
You have beautiful boas and obvisouly want what's best for them. Great that you are listening and trying to incorporate what we are saying. Keep up the good work and let us know if you have any other questions. Also, keep the pics coming!
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Re: A perfect shed
Just from a curiosity stand point, would it be okay to feed a more active snake large fatty meals like this? Like a retic of similar girth for example.
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Re: A perfect shed
Originally Posted by dakski
... I'll never give her more than a large rat. Many breeders, who respect their animals, do the same. No rabbits, no XL rats, etc. No need. Better to feed smaller more frequently than huge less frequently. ...
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Re: A perfect shed
Originally Posted by Reptile$ 4 Life
Just from a curiosity stand point, would it be okay to feed a more active snake large fatty meals like this? Like a retic of similar girth for example.
Yes. Retics, and most pythons in general, have much faster metabolisms than boas and can handle fattier prey items.
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Re: A perfect shed
Thanks folks for all your input and sharing your knowledge with me.
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