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Boa eats tail first-A Tip
Hey,
I have a juvenile Red Tail Boa who would consistently eat the pre-thawed rat pups tail first. I've read it can do no harm but then I've read other articles to the contrary. A friend told me he had the same problem and gave me a good tip. After the prey item is thawed and just before feeding, rub a tiny amount of chicken smell in the head area. Doesn't have to be broth. Just a tiny amount from the grease or the chicken or what-ever to get the smell on there. So I started that and the last 4 feedings she's always eaten them head first. Instead of taking 15 to 30 minutes to scarf one down, she does it in about 3 to 5 minutes. So it does work, at least for my snake. Just thought I'd pass this on. Even us "Old Timers" can learn new tricks. Whatever makes life easier is O.K. I'm my book.
I guess it helps to be a regular chicken eater although it would be easy to keep a small amount of renderings on hand even if you eat chicken just once a month.
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