It sounds like you're doing it already but I'd like to mention to make sure you feed them separatly, even if you house them together .. feed them 1 at a time.

But I agree with Maizeysdad if you're feeding them just mice ... unless you're just generalizing using the term mice. You want to feed them rats at 3 yrs old and of the size he mentioned.

And definitely get some tongs. Being kind of aggressive I'd get some that are at least 10". Look at a hardware store, I found my set there or if they dont have tongs you could use a pliers with a long handle.

I'd think almost all snakes hunt by sight when the prey gets close enough .. in combination with heat and smell depending on the surrounding conditions . ex - nighttime.

My Boa is about 5-6 yrs old ( I adopted her, so am not sure)and she sometimes does not strike either. She watches the f/t rat then moves in and just eats it .. no strike. But the majority of the time she still strikes and coils.

A question about their aggressiveness. How often do you handle them ? Handling them more often, 1-2 times per week also might help calm them down. But if they weren't handled a lot before you got them be careful ... limit the time at first to mebbe 10-15 minutes and then increase it. Mebbe 10-15 min for 1 month then 20 the next and so on.

Good luck ... I hope they calm down for you and you feel more comfortable feeding them.
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