Originally Posted by dakski
See below in BLUE.
Feeding response is pretty consistent. If anything, they slow down a tiny bit as they age - maybe.. They hit the same, but bigger snake equals more force. Behira hits like a freight train.
You should be looking at an enclosure with double doors. If she's on side a) you can open side b). Or, once you know her response, can open the same side, but it's a smaller door and makes it easier to maneuver around.
I have yet to get a bite when feeding, and do not plan on it. I am very careful, use big tongs, and expect the worst when feeding.
I am not trying to scare you. I'd rather a snake with a consistent and healthy appetite than one you have to coax. Boas rock in that department. It just pays to be careful. Not good for either party to have a bite.
You can see from the pics of Behira, Feliz, and Jeff, that once food isn't in the picture, they are total sweeties.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
Good luck and keep us posted.
For the enclosure would you recommend sliding doors or opening out? For what I have planned so far enclosure dimensions are 6'x2.5'x1'5.
Shes taken a smaller mouse for me so far, as her breeder had skipped a week for her due to the expo. She didn't seem confident in eating. Even my hog took with more enthusiasm lol. Should her feeding response grow better the more she settles in?
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