I have been breeding boas for about 10 years now and I can only remember a couple of babies that didnt feed on frozen thawed pink rats. Some take longer than others to feed depending on how much yolk they had to absorb or how large their bellies were at birth. Not all will feed after the 10 day shed right away. Some may take a month or two but I cant remember but one time ever having a real problem with any of my baby boas. I usually just wait them out and it usually pays off. Just give them a hide spot make them feel comfortable they ALWAYS come around. Now ball pythons on the other hand. Thats another story all together lol. The only thing that makes me upset is when you have tons of babies and about 20 or so dont eat right away so every week you waste 20 pink rats until they feed. But eventually they will.
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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