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http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/ Post questions or comments on Feeding problems, feeding solutions and information on items to feed. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:44:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/emeralld/misc/rss.jpg http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/ http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48647-what-do-you-consider-over-feeding-power-feeding.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:34:03 GMT I know this has been brought up numerous times but I would like some new input on this. What do the people here on RTB'S consider over feeding? Example: feeding more then one meal at a time, feeding prey bigger then the snake, or feeding more then once a week. My definition of power feeding/over feeding is all of the above. But I know a few other people who would think other wise. I would also like to here from any one who has over feed or power feed for what ever reason being and what were the after affects from doing so? I though this would be a good topic to bring up being that we got a few new members here and I would love to here what they have to say about the subject. ]]> Feeding Issues bigboa101 http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48647-what-do-you-consider-over-feeding-power-feeding.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48620-lovin-red-tail.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:26:54 GMT i messed with pythons for years and am so glad i moved to boas i love em i messed with pythons for years and am so glad i moved to boas i love em ]]> Feeding Issues redtail hoosier http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48620-lovin-red-tail.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48619-found-frozen-rats.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:24:34 GMT well found a petco about 45 minutes away from my house with frozen rats so happy i go to school there so can grab em when there is 3 small rats for 11.00 good? well found a petco about 45 minutes away from my house with frozen rats so happy i go to school there so can grab em when there is 3 small rats for 11.00 good? ]]> Feeding Issues redtail hoosier http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48619-found-frozen-rats.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48599-overfeeding-temperature.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:15:48 GMT I'm a new owner of a 3 month, 24", female BCI. This is my first time for a boa and first time to feed a f/t item. I was told it would be time for her to switch to an adult mouse. So, I bought the adult mouse from a chain store, one of those gourmet rodents, thawed it for an hour, then in the bag, set it in a disposable container of hot (100-110) water for about 15 mins. I then cut open the bag and placed the mouse the feeding cage. I washed my hands and went back and got my new girl.

It wasn't until I placed her in the feeding cage with the mouse, that I realized it was about 20-30% wider than her! She immediately went for it though, and after circling it three times grabbed the head and swallowed it, all together in about 20 mins. I let her sit for a few mins and stretch her jaws. Then, I gently picked her up by the mid section, cupped her and carefully let her back into her cage and crawl into the hide-spot she's designated home ( she has three).

That was last night. I bumped the ambient temp up from 80-83 to 86-88, thinking that might help digestion.


1) I am not familiar with Boas or f/t food items.

2) My first snake was a Corn which I fed too large a prey item as a baby and it regurgitated then never ate properly again. I've since had a royal python who I unfortunately have been unsuccessful converting to f/t, but I purchased as a adolescent snake and have always been able to caution on the side of smaller food items.


Until she's larger, I will buy the packs of ten mice I can get from a local shop where I can see the mouse size and go smaller. But, for now what can I do to make this meal easiest on my girl and avoid health issues?? ]]> Feeding Issues Doc Holliday http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48599-overfeeding-temperature.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48581-thinkin-about-frogs.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:38:50 GMT so i was that i would occaisionally feed my red tail a livetoad or two, just to give him a little something different every now and then? what's the word on prey other then rats, which i'll be feeding prekilled frozen of course?
thanks
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embrace change ]]> Feeding Issues RTBnubetube http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48581-thinkin-about-frogs.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48576-young-boa-not-eating.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:12:41 GMT Hey guys, new to the forum but I have a problem. I have read this particular section in hopes to solve my problem but I haven't had any luck.

I got Ruby at a reptile show on August 19th and was told she was feeding on f/t small hoppers and had shed the week previously so all sounded good.

I weighed her on August 20th and she was 70g. I've attempted to feed her several times with no luck. These are all things I've tried:

*f/t hopper, dangled, drug, and wiggled in front of her. No response.
*f/t pinkie, dangled, drug, and wiggled... no respond.
*f/t hopper, head skin peeled back... no response.
*f/t hopper, gut cut open... no response.
*f/t pinkie, head cut and gut cut open ... no response.
*I've left both in the enclosure overnight, nothing.
*I've tried feeding in the enclosure (which I'm not a fan of), on a towel, and in the bathtub. Nothing.

I've waited 5 days now... not handling her or anything, hoping she'd get hungry. I weighed her this morning and she's down to 64g. I've got her in a tub with a lid (and holes) in her enclosure now with a f/t hopper. The room is completely dark and she's been in there about 90 minutes with no interest shown to the prey.

Her temps are around 90 on the hot end and 75 on the cool end, water on both ends and humidity around 65-75% constantly. The enclosure is in a very low traffic area.

I don't want to go live and I cannot kill a mouse. I know, I know. I should really get over that... but I've worked with and owned snakes since 2004 and I cannot get over killing one. I just can't.

So what am I doing wrong or what is my next step? I'm sort of at a loss and getting worried. She seems "happy" and is very sweet when handled.

Thanks guys for any help. ]]> Feeding Issues rockstar http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48576-young-boa-not-eating.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48568-usually-docile-boa-hissing.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:51:16 GMT My Peruvian is usually a very docile girl...and today when I tried to feed her (her usual sized rat) she began to hiss aggressively and it seems she is very stressed out. I'm just wondering if this is something that's fairly common or if there is a cause for concern. Perhaps a health issue that is making her want me to stay away from her?

I also just moved her into a bigger container if this information helps any. She also shed her skin recently. However, her shedding has never effected her feeding in any way. I've had her for a year and a half. She's never done this while upgrading her either and it's definitely not typical behavior for my girl. I'm concerned, so any help would be awesome. Thank you! ]]> Feeding Issues SerpenteDance http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48568-usually-docile-boa-hissing.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48530-only-home.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:21:29 GMT my red tail will not eat any where but in its home it will sit for hours with the mouse coiled up and defend its food but will eat in its cage quickly what can i do to change this help me please my red tail will not eat any where but in its home it will sit for hours with the mouse coiled up and defend its food but will eat in its cage quickly what can i do to change this help me please ]]> Feeding Issues redtail hoosier http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48530-only-home.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48481-rats-sale.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:33:12 GMT Since we had so much trouble finding rats in nyc we went and bought a small colony of our own... We now have pinkies and pups for sale in nyc... email us at redtailsandrats@yahoo.com. Since we had so much trouble finding rats in nyc we went and bought a small colony of our own... We now have pinkies and pups for sale in nyc... email us at redtailsandrats@yahoo.com. ]]> Feeding Issues redtailsandrats http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48481-rats-sale.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48446-baby-boas-not-eating.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:52:03 GMT Help, I have 5 red tails born on July 29/10. They have yet to eat anything. I am very concerned. Please help. thanx:sad: Help, I have 5 red tails born on July 29/10. They have yet to eat anything. I am very concerned. Please help. thanx:sad: ]]> Feeding Issues grimskull http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48446-baby-boas-not-eating.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48425-need-live-rats.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:24:08 GMT Is there anyone within 3 hours of NYC willing to sell me some rats for breeding? I need to start breeding my own food because its hard to find rats that are the right size for our snakes. Im willing to travel to buy asap... Thanks Is there anyone within 3 hours of NYC willing to sell me some rats for breeding? I need to start breeding my own food because its hard to find rats that are the right size for our snakes. Im willing to travel to buy asap... Thanks ]]> Feeding Issues redtailsandrats http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48425-need-live-rats.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48400-rats-wanted-nyc.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:57:24 GMT Hey does anyone know where we can find live rat pups or a few pregnant rats in new york city or close by? we have been looking for a week without luck. We are willing to travel up to 3 hours away seeing as it is so hard to find live rats in our area. Any help would be great. You can reply here or... Hey does anyone know where we can find live rat pups or a few pregnant rats in new york city or close by? we have been looking for a week without luck. We are willing to travel up to 3 hours away seeing as it is so hard to find live rats in our area. Any help would be great. You can reply here or email us at redtailsandrats@yahoo.com we may have to start raising our own.... ]]> Feeding Issues redtailsandrats http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48400-rats-wanted-nyc.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48331-food-size-age-length.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:43:08 GMT I was looking at the care guide again with the feeding and it raised a question for me. My Alice will be 2 years old about Nov/Dec. She is around 4ft 5in... She eats a small rat every two weeks. Is that alright, or should I make the move and bump her up to medium rat? I was going to wait until... I was looking at the care guide again with the feeding and it raised a question for me.

My Alice will be 2 years old about Nov/Dec. She is around 4ft 5in... She eats a small rat every two weeks. Is that alright, or should I make the move and bump her up to medium rat? I was going to wait until she was nearly 2 to bump up her food size but now I am debating if I should have already done it by now...

Not sure if this means anything but she sheds once a month now (sometimes two). I believe 2in in length increase each month if I had to guess. ]]> Feeding Issues popstop785 http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48331-food-size-age-length.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48328-regurgitation-after-dehydration-problem.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:37:04 GMT Hello RTB! I'm so new I still squeak out of the plastic.

I'm dsimpson's girlfriend, currently he is deployed overseas in Afghanistan and I am looking after his Hog Island boa. She's about two years old or so, and lived at least a year of that at a pet store which is why we picked her up. I'm not an expert at snake husbandry but I have been with my boyfriend for about 3 years now, he has kept snakes for two and a half of those years and I have helped, so I am not a newbie either.

Generally she has a wonderful temperament, very relaxed and not easily startled. However about a month and a half ago, she started to act very ornery. I took this as over-socialization and moved her to a less traffic location. Then she stopped eating, started biting me and started getting a lump by her butt (technical term, I know) so I brought her to a reptile expert friend of mine who got some urite blockage out of her and suggested more moisture, as my house is dry compared to dsimpson's. She seemed happy and healthy enough, and even started to go into shed. (She is currently due to shed any day now)

On Monday, about a month after I took her to the expert and I suppose three days after her blue eyes cleared up but has not shed yet, I went in to change her water bowl and the usual hissing was not there. She just kept following my hand. I figured she was hungry, so I warmed up a rat pup and gave it to her... she practically lept out of the enclosure at me! I figured all was well until today. I got home from work and there was a regurgitated rat in her enclosure.

Told dsimpson about this, he suggested removing ALL of her substrate/climbing vines etc and leaving only the hide and water dish, which I have done and I scrubbed the tank with hot water. She is currently sitting in a covered box, as any attempt to move her results in striking and shaking from her, so I'm leaving her for a bit before I put her back. She is living in an enclosure which is way too small for her, but we have new boaphile ones on the way which SHOULD be here by Friday.

Any idea what's going on with her? She used to be such an easy snake, a good eater and never aggressive. Any and all help would be appreciated; as dsimpson does not return from deployment on Leave until September and I would hate for something drastic to happen between now and then. Thank you for your help in advance! ]]> Feeding Issues travelsized http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48328-regurgitation-after-dehydration-problem.html http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48299-new-baby-boa-not-eating.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:50:52 GMT i am new to owning a boa. i have a baby (18") hypo pastel red tail.....i have had it for 5 days and it seems to like its new surroundings, and we are getting along great...but last night i tried feeding it a thawed pinky mouse, and it wasnt interested, then tonight i tried one that i popped open the skull and stomach for the smell, again not interested...im going to leave this one in all night.....but i read somewhere that a baby boa wont eat until it sheds for the first time, dont know if it has yet or not....how old does it have to be to shed the first time? and thought it might be because of the new surroundings, might need a little more time....any suggestions? thanks very much ]]> Feeding Issues catfishrod69 http://www.redtailboas.com/forum/feeding-issues/48299-new-baby-boa-not-eating.html