I understand that the phisiology of a reptile is NOTHING like that of a human but try to follow along with this analogy. By and large most boas survive their entire adult lives on a diet of rats. Good source of protein and fat something I think we are all in agreement on. Say that there is a human that REALLY likes the taste of McDonald's cheeseburgers and will eat ONLY that. Will this individual survive....yes! Could this individual eventually reproduce.....yes! is it possible that this individual might appear outwardly normal.....yes! Will this person live a "normal" healthy life....I think we all know the answer to that one too!

Are supplements the answer to a healthier life for a boa...until there is a true scientific study done all we have is anecdotal evidence and the real truth remains to be discovered. For the most part anyone who has kept boas for longer than a year or two genuinely cares about their long term well being and tries to provide optimun conditions....whatever they perceive that to be!

Denny Rimes

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