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How often do boas defecate? My 5 mo. old BCI was defecating quite regularly, until I switched her over to larger prey items (they are still appropriately sized, the ones I was offering were way too small). She seems to defecate every couple of weeks, which seems too long to me. Her temps are right, so I'm wondering if she isn't getting enough water or something... any help would be appreciated.
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0.1 BCI- Pheobe

I find Pheobe to be the most agreeable female I have ever come across. Dinner is cheap, she never wants to eat out, she can't talk, she's deaf and she doesn't care if I see other women.

How often are you feeding the animal?

oops! forgot to mention that!

I'm feeding her a hopper mouse every week.
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0.1 BCI- Pheobe

I find Pheobe to be the most agreeable female I have ever come across. Dinner is cheap, she never wants to eat out, she can't talk, she's deaf and she doesn't care if I see other women.

I wouldn't worry too much....doesn't sound abnormal.

As long as the animal is having a BM at least every 2 weeks all should be well. If it goes longer or seems to be impacted then you need to take steps to help them out etc.

great! thanks a lot! i appreciate it!
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0.1 BCI- Pheobe

I find Pheobe to be the most agreeable female I have ever come across. Dinner is cheap, she never wants to eat out, she can't talk, she's deaf and she doesn't care if I see other women.