significant difference between the two in many aspects. I'm guessing the snake is wild caught? Even if it is not, many of the candoia, especially when young, will only accept lizards or frogs as food. Tree frogs and house geckos are appropriate choices. Sometimes you can get the little guys to eat guppies by placing the guppies and the snake in a deli cup with a splash of water and placing the lid on the cup. Do not expect the snake to eat right in front of you like BCI. Place the lizard or frog in the cage and leave the boa alone. Check on him/her after a few hours. Solomon Island boas do not like high heat. Ambient temperatures around 80 are perfect. They will usually stay away from hot spots. If you have a reptile room with temps. between 76 and 82, that is perfect. Even it drops to around 70 at night. Be sure to have a water bowl and some climbing areas if the snake is small. Even adult Solomon Island tree boas are not as arboreal as many other tree boas. The little guys appreciate something to climb on though. If you need further information, be sure to track down Jerry Conway's website. There is a link on Kingnsnake. He is the Candoia man. Good luck if you decide to take him home. There are also techniques for switching them rodents, such as scenting the mice with frogs or lizards. I'm guessing your pet shop is keeping him too warm and has not tried appropriate prey items.

Phil Goss

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