randy, interesting story. thanks for sharing. i know that a lot of snakes have their highest growth rate in the first year or 2. that's what makes me wonder about the stunting/long term effects. did you also raise the third sister for the first couple of years?



i went to the other extreme. in 1990 i was a teenager and i got my first boa. i started raising rats, and looking back, seriously overfed her. she looked like a stuffed sausage. lol now i try to feed all hatchlings and juvies every 5-7 days. i monitor to make sure they don't get overweight though. i have been blessed with a steady supply of feeders.



buzzardball, hmm... i don't agree with that. if someone can't afford to feed an animal, then they should get rid of it. from the prices i've seen these bp's going for, i don't think buying feeders should be an issue. if someone is charging a couple grand for a snake and can't afford to feed it every week, there are serious issues. if it is, maybe time to get a job just my 2 cents...



tosha, i agree about not overfeeding. i also like to feed properly especially when they are going through their biggest growth spurt. by the way, i did walk away i might be new to bp's but not new to reptiles i have met a handful of people that i have done business with and trust. always looking for more, but i'm cautious as well...



jonathan

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