feeding schedule for boas

[recycling goddess]

so, i've been reading and some people say you should not feed your boa until they've pooped. then wait two days to feed them again.

others say weekly when they are young and then every two weeks.

does it matter? it is a health issue? and how old is old enough to start going every two weeks?

[greenmonkey51]

I think a lot of it depends on the type of boa. With columbians weekly should be fine when they're young and biweekly when they're older is ok. The waiting till they defacate is more for the sensitive boas like amaralis and surinames. Although I've talked to many top breeders and every 10 days seems to be a consensus. Some will even tell you that there is no schedule with boas and to feed when they look hungry.

[recycling goddess]

i have a hog island x colombian and a suri

[Shelby]

Weekly as young snakes and every other week as they reach adulthood.. works for me and my boas.

[recycling goddess]

so then would this be considered correct?

"How long will it take for my Red-tails to mature?"
Three and one-half to six years if you use the guide outlined above. Subspecies is a factor as is also locality of origin.

so then, i feed them both weekly until then and at that time, i slow their feedings to every two weeks?

i just want to make sure i'm providing the proper care for them.

[Shelby]

I'd move to every other week feedings at 2-3 years of age.

[recycling goddess]

thanks shelby