I recently purchased an 02 poss. super salmon in July. She ate twice in August and nothing since. I live in Ft.Lauderedale Fl. where it really doesn't get cold during our so called winter season. She is now courting with a 25% surinam albino. She has lost weight and I am a very concerned. How long can an adult 7-foot boa go with no food? I mean it has been 4 month's since she has eatin. Thanx.
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NEED HELP BOA NOT EATING!
reddogg1
Dec 05, 2006 08:37 AM
Replies (3)
reticguy2
Dec 05, 2006 09:11 AM
if she has not eaten in 4 months why do you have her in a breeding situation? You have nothing to gain and everything to lose. The added stress will only make her problem worse.
boawoman
Dec 05, 2006 01:38 PM
It is not unusual for a boa to not eat when they are breeding. Some of mine eat the whole time, and some refuse food when they are breeding or gravid. I think if you are concerned and she looks as if she is losing weight, you should not breed her this season. Is the male eating ? Sharon
SlyBCI
Dec 06, 2006 09:55 AM
This is not normal and you shouldn't breed when the female is not in shape for it...
What are your temperatures in the enclosure?
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Sylvain Ouellette
Montreal,Canada
