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Still Not Eating...

DeniseB Oct 28, 2006 10:32 AM

BCI still refusing to eat since she regurgetated 4 weeks ago.I have only offered it thawed hopper mice,should I offer it somthing else,I have access to 4 kinds of hamsters,normal,and african rats,I appreciate any help here.

Replies (3)

boafan1 Oct 28, 2006 11:29 AM

I would try feeding a live prey item, I feed mostly frozen thawed but I have 3 out of 31 that wont touch frozen thawed. Just an idea!. Thanks Daniel.

slithering_serpents Oct 28, 2006 12:29 PM

try a rat pinky.

Caden

ChrisGilbert Oct 28, 2006 01:48 PM

Since it regurged, try a live PINKY mouse. Being a smaller prey item, and not having hair, your boa should be better able to keep it down.

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