ever have ur boa strike at u after u fed them?

ever have ur boa strike at u after u fed them? · 07-04-2009, 03:08 PM

first time my boa did this to me, struck at me 3 times, so i walked around to put the cover over the tub and locked her in and i see her following where i was walking, is this normal? or is it cause i gave her extra food ? my other boa didnt mind the extra food

Wares Iron Balls · #2 07-04-2009, 03:15 PM

Just sounds like she's still in feeding mode

whos_that_guy · #3 07-04-2009, 03:24 PM

she must really want my fingers lol dont think they would taste good to her lol how long do u think its best to leave her alone?

Scott Ross · #4 07-04-2009, 03:26 PM

Leave her alone for a couple days at least

snake77 · #5 07-04-2009, 04:03 PM

I am alway getting struck at after feeding, it is very normal. Like scott said just leave them alone for a couple of days after feeding.

Markos · #6 07-04-2009, 05:14 PM

my yearlings try to get me through the glass LOL

Ruby Red · #7 07-04-2009, 05:21 PM

That is exactly the reason most feed in the enclosure, mine are really sweet but there is no messin with them on feeding day, my male goes in a feeding frenzy like a shark and will strike at the glass if he can even smell his rats thawing out.

whos_that_guy · #8 07-05-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Red

That is exactly the reason most feed in the enclosure, mine are really sweet but there is no messin with them on feeding day, my male goes in a feeding frenzy like a shark and will strike at the glass if he can even smell his rats thawing out.

i house 2 boas together so that wouldnt work out so well, this is the second time i fed these snakes first time no problems and now the female is acting all weird, i managed to get her back in her tank, she stopped striking at me but still following me, since their tank is right next to my bed i covered the glass windows hoping that she dont see me and will calm down

natieb · #9 07-05-2009, 11:37 AM

If you're feeding outside of the enclosure, wait about a half an hour after feeding before moving the snake back to the main cage. I go by my snake's body language and he gets this crazy look in his eye when he's in feeding mode. Just wait a little longer before moving them back and you should be fine.

And you should try to get them into separate enclosures as soon as you can, it's better for everyone involved.

whos_that_guy · #10 07-05-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by natieb

If you're feeding outside of the enclosure, wait about a half an hour after feeding before moving the snake back to the main cage. I go by my snake's body language and he gets this crazy look in his eye when he's in feeding mode. Just wait a little longer before moving them back and you should be fine.

And you should try to get them into separate enclosures as soon as you can, it's better for everyone involved.

i never separated them cuz the guy that breed them said they were together since babys so i thought it was best to leave them together