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snakeman879
09-05-13, 09:47 AM
Hi just after a few ideas I have a 5 and a half ft female common boa just under 10lb I feed a 305g rat every 5 to 7 days. What I really was after is knowing how often would u feed a boa of that size if she was yours? meny thanks in advance

Mikoh4792
09-05-13, 09:52 AM
I'd probably feed it every two weeks or so.

snakeman879
09-05-13, 11:02 AM
Thanks so I should feed every 14 days ?

nick654377
09-05-13, 02:30 PM
Thanks so I should feed every 14 days ?


yes 14 days is 2 weeks.

my dumerils is about just shy if 4 feet and eats every 10 days. when she hits 5 feet she will get moved to a 14 day feed.

snakeman879
09-06-13, 01:45 AM
Yes very clever arnt you... Could have been 2 working weeks 10 days so less of the acting clever.....

snakeman879
09-06-13, 02:26 AM
Just joking nick thanks for the info wilk stick to a 14 day feeding I dont want a obese snake just a big helthy hefty one. Just noticed that she getting a bit less active so thats why I thaught I could be feeding to often thats why I was asking. Thanks again