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Getting stubborn babies to feed?

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Posted by: jsschrei at Sun Sep 2 23:01:32 2012   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by jsschrei ]  
   

I had two litters this season, 50 babies total. Of the 50, 6 won't feed. I have many tricks for feeding balls and corns that are stubborn, but this is my first season with boas. Can anyone offer me some tips on getting boas babies to feed that are refusing.

They are in 6qt tubs on aspen with 80-83 ambient temps and about 89 belly hot spot. Humidity ranges 60-75%. I've tried live and thawed fuzzy mice and pink rats. The first litter was born 7/9 (and the ones feeding are in their second shed) and the second 7/26.

Eternal thanks for anyone that can offer advice!
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Jessica Gibbs
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