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03-30-2008, 08:36 AM
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Boa feeding frequency to add weight
I have a new Argentine boa around 6 1/2 feet that was given to me along with a ball python. It seems a bit thin. It took 2 soft furred rats last night; I am going to order rodents from Big Cheese because I think I will need more than my colony provides.
Have you ever come across a situation where you wanted to add weight to an adult boa, and if so, how frequently did you offer food?
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03-30-2008, 10:46 AM
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Lucille, I feed my adult Peruvians about every two weeks. A couple of jumbo rats at each feeding. I feed my 2 yr old Nics about every 10 days. With both I'd rather be few days late then early.
If it only "seems a bit thin" then I don't think I would do anything different. Personally I'd rather have a "bit thin" boa than a fat one.
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03-30-2008, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by kmurphy
Lucille, I feed my adult Peruvians about every two weeks. A couple of jumbo rats at each feeding. I feed my 2 yr old Nics about every 10 days. With both I'd rather be few days late then early.
If it only "seems a bit thin" then I don't think I would do anything different. Personally I'd rather have a "bit thin" boa than a fat one.
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Lucille,
I agree with Kevin. One other thing you may consider is to do a fecal for parasites. The first thing to rule out is if she is thin due to reduced feed intake and/or malabsorption due to parasites. If by any chance she has a heavy load of parasites it would not matter very much with how much frequency or how much you feed. Adult Argentines can easily take care of a small rabbit every two weeks, almost equivalent to 4 large rats. Otherwise I would probably feed her a rat a week.
Regards.
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03-30-2008, 11:12 AM
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Boas do alot better on a really reserved feeding regimen ive come to learn.
Ive been told that Overfeeding can cause alot more harm than good, and that extra fat can actually cause alot of damage.
i think you should Stick to feeding every two weeks, or even less for an adult. They dont need much food to stay healthy! 
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03-30-2008, 08:16 PM
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It's much better to increase size of prey, rather than frequency of feedings. Your new Boa will love you longer for it. 
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