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How long on avg. until new borns feed?

reptimals May 29, 2006 09:40 PM

how long until new born baby boas usually start feeding? if they are premature does it take much longer? thanks

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NUCCIZ_BOAS May 29, 2006 10:49 PM

very rarely will they eat right away. More often they will start accepting food right after they have their first shed, which typically takes anywhere from 7-14 days from the date of birth. Start out with very small prey, such as a fuzzy mouse.

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