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Feedng Triggers

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Posted by: viper8red at Thu Apr 16 13:00:11 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by viper8red ]  
   

What are the feeding triggers for viper boa's?

I have a viper boa that juvinile viper boa that doesn't seem to want to eat anything. I've tried the small frogs, pinkies, scented pinkies with tuna, tried anoles as well. He struck a little when I first got him, but he never would connect and then it seems like he just gave up. He's not terribly thin or anything but it's been a few months. Can you train them to eat pinkies through force feeding?

I don't think its stress related because my other viper boa will eat absolutely anything and is totally docile to hold. The non-eating v.b. I don't even hold to reduce stress. Is there any almost sure-fire tactic to get them consistently back on pinkies? I've also tried cupping but he seems to just snuggle with the pinkies overnight.

Any thoughts welcome...


   

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