How often should a one year old 4 foot long retic eat

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Originally Posted by KyleKennedy

Well if it's not going to kill the snake by giving him large rats, then what is the problem? He is not obese or anything. He is healthy and active. I want him to reach maximum size which is also why I feed him large rats. A well fed snake that continues to grow at a rapid pace is the sign of a healthy snake. What do you mean a jumbo rat is too big for a 6 foot boa? I have a 6 foot red tail that proudly takes 2 jumbos during feeding time.

No, growing rapidly IS NOT A HEALTHY SNAKE. It is a snake that is being OVERFED, and power-feeding them LOWERS THEIR LIFE EXPECTANCY.

You may want a max-sized snake, but power-feeding does not give you a bigger snake, just a bigger snake SOONER. Imo you need to be more responsible and do what's right for the snake. Feed it properly so you will have a long-lived and healthy snake. Back off on the food.

How on earth...? 2 jumbos? For a 6' boa constrictor? You do realize that boa constrictors have very delicate digestive systems compared to any python right? They are VERY prone to fatty liver disease, and will die quickly. They really cannot handle fat very well. You shouldn't be feeding one jumbo let alone 2 to your boa...An adult boa constrictor should be eating something that leaves NO BULGE ONCE A MONTH.

My 6' boa couldn't even physically get a jumbo down, I've tried. Maybe a thicker boa of his size could, but mine personally could not get a jumbo down even if he wanted to (and believe me, he would).

You are going to kill all your snakes feeding them like this. Everyone in this thread is telling you to back off, you should be listening.