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ok so I've asked tons of people before about this, because since I bought her back in oct she has proved to be a very picky eater. but I figured I'd ask you guys also.
She is a approx 1 year old hogg, just under 3' in lenth, and I keep her in a tank that measures 3' X 1', and her temps are usually low 80's cool end, high 80's-low 90's under her basking lamp. Humidity is kept around 65%. She is active, on a normal level, and has been retaining weight for the most part, and does not seem to be sick at all. But my problem is that I can only get her to feed every 2-3 weeks at best, which is ok normally, except she keeps going 5 weeks, which starts to worry me. it is now may 27th, and the last time she ate was april 1st. I've even tried scenting, which did not work. Also noteworthy, I cleaned her tank on the 22nd of that month, and ever since she burrows constantly. she never did before then. I have been feeding her just 1 hopper, and the last time she ate she took 2, but that was it. fecal matter seems normal. I'm left scratching my head, thnking that maybe she just wants a live mouse, but I really dont want do live feedings. Any idea what might be keeping her from feeding? I am including a few pics, just for sharing my beautiful baby.

UPDATE: I just tried feeding her a live mouse and she took it, so at least she ate. I would still like to know why she stopped taking F/T when they were fine before.

I use to have a few Hog Island boas in my collection - they seemed to be the more picky of my boas when it came to feeding - sometime took FT, sometimes refused - I had a really hard time switching them from mice to rats too. and it took a long time before they took FT consistantly.

I just encourage you to be patient and stay consistant with FT.. eventually they will get hungry enough and take it. a boa can safely go for a few months without food - but it's hard to be that patient sometimes.

good luck!
Patrick