I usually start their 1st two meals on mouse fuzzys (I know that its a small meal, but the goal is to get them to eat at this time). If they don't readily take it live within the 1st week after shedding, then I'll put the mouse under an upside-down margarine-type container with a hole cut on top (about the size of a quarter). Then I'll cover the window to make the room fairly dark. I'll check in an hour and I'll find that many will be inside the cup with a full belly. I think this "hunting" technique is what initially spurs them into feeding mode.

I've had very good sucess using this method on those who would otherwise shy away. They switch to rat pups fairly easily around there 3rd or 4th meal.



Oh, by the way, this is all being done in a shoe-box type sterlite container. Good luck.
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• Taking a poll on those of you who breed boas regularly....(feeding neonates) - robertmcphee, Fri Mar 11 00:49:16 2005
• RE: Taking a poll on those of you who breed boas regularly....(feeding neonates) - craig k., Fri Mar 11 01:02:22 2005
• Thanks Craig, Ill have to get a hold of some hoppers.... - robertmcphee, Fri Mar 11 01:09:12 2005
• That is advice I have heard before. - snakepimp, Fri Mar 11 18:30:49 2005
• RE: Taking a poll on those of you who breed boas regularly....(feeding neon - kasper22, Fri Mar 11 01:21:59 2005
• RE: Taking a poll on those of you who breed boas regularly....(feeding neonates) - EricNL, Fri Mar 11 03:53:46 2005
• This is the way i've gotten every last one to eat Bob - bcijoe, Fri Mar 11 08:05:10 2005
• RE: Why do you want them to eat Bob??? LOL j/k - PBM, Sat Mar 12 00:50:58 2005
• RE: Why do you want them to eat Bob??? LOL j/k - viperbitex, Sat Mar 12 15:00:16 2005
• RE: Female 03' Leopard boa from DragonHerp(SIG)... - PBM, Sun Mar 13 12:10:52 2005
• Another trick to try - morgans boas, Fri Mar 11 21:55:59 2005
• I have to be honest with you.... - STUART, Sat Mar 12 11:50:57 2005