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Old 06-04-13, 05:28 PM   #1
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Boa constrictor feeding schedule

So, I'm wondering if Cloud is a bit skinny? He's not eating as often as he was, but it may be time to lengthen the time between his feedings. I'll post some pictures to show his body. He's in shed in these pictures, but I had him out to mix water into his bedding, and figured I might as well get pictures to ask this question. He should be done shedding in the next few days. I had him on a 1 week feeding schedule, but he hasn't been eating every week. He is eating large rats, but I'm hoping to get ahold of 1/2lb rabbits and see if he'll eat them. He defecates between each meal, and the bump stays in his belly for 3-4 days. His poop is well-formed and not runny. But he won't eat, even a day after he defecates. He seems to only want to eat every 2 weeks now, and no longer eats while in shed (his shed cycles often start a day or two before his next feeding, ensuring he goes the longest time without food it seems). I had him weighed at the vet, since I don't have a way to weigh him (so may "way" sounds lol), for general inventory. He was 3lbs 13oz, and may have gained a few ounces since then, as it's been a few weeks and ate during the time between then. He will be 2 years in August, and is around 4ft 9in, and growing 2-3 inches every 3 weeks. Take a look at these pictures, and tell me if 2 weeks is often enough. If he does look skinny, how can I get him to eat more often? His last feeding was May 21st, exactly 2 weeks ago. I'll wait until he sheds, to be sure he'll eat. He also seems to be hooked on eating only in his 5 gallon feeding tub. He's still small enough to eat in it, but he'll outgrow it soon. I've tried several times to feed him in his tub, but no interest. Even if I just move him into the tank, he immediately takes it. I haven't changed his temps, and I don't change his decorations around much. His temps on the hot end are 85-90F, and the cool side is 80-85F, and his humidity is 65-70%, but I let it go through cycles. I let it dry out down to 55-60%, and I re-wet his bedding. This takes about a week or 5 days. They have always been this way. If you need any other information, let me know.

Cloud, full-body, on my bed


His middle


My hand at the start of his tail


And my hand around near his middle
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