I try not to give much advise anymore, to stay away from debates.



However, I will say this; " In my own observances over the years, it has shown that lean prey is the way to go. "



I believe, that most Boas are not only taking in way to high of a caloric intake, but way to much fatty prey.



Rabbits " in my honest belief " are the only way to go for adults as they are very lean in comparison and Boas I have seen that are raised up on Rabbits " once they are big enough to take them, " seem to fare better and keep a very solid and boxed off look to them and even digest them relatively faster than even rats of half or less the size.



My records on digestion alone, seem to point highly to a faster digestion of leaner prey.



I can give a Boa a couple of Jumbo rats and then give a comparitive size Boa next to it a 4 pound rabbit that weighs twice as much and the rabbit eater will defecate several days faster.



Common sense to me and that is what I try to live by.



Take it as you will and good luck.



I also know humans, that are on Rabbit Meat diets, because they are much leaner meat.



Be Blessed, John J

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