A recieved a call yesterday about a six-seven foot emaciated boa that was found in a empty appartment suite . It has been without heat , water and food for at least a month . From the looks of it I don't think it has eaten in at least six or seven months . It was very dehydrated when he arrived but I soaked him for a couple hours and has been drinking from his water bowl . He is so skinny that all his ribs and backbone can be seen , he also has several wounds that appear to be old bites . I tried offering a f/t weanling rat but he has shown no interest , I also tried a live hopper rat and he didn't pay any attention to it .I know it is a little early to offer food but he is so so skinny . He seems very weak I don't think he even has the energy to eat . I have him in a large rubbermaid container , on newspaper with a large water bowl . I have the cool end at 84 and the warm end is 95 . What else should I do for him and how can I get some nutrients into him . I have done many rescues in the past but this is the worst snake so far .
He is just shy of 7 feet and is under five pounds .
