Just realised this is a better forum to post my question in than the general Boa forum, sorry.....
I have 3 small Fiji Boas, (Candioa bibroni bibroni) I'm in Fiji, far from normal food suppliers and specialist veterinary advice. They normally eat the local geckos, but are now getting a bit large for the the number I can provide (they are a small species, now about 2.5 years old, 3 feet long).
I have been supplementing with chicken hearts obtained from giblet packs designed for human consumption, with excess fat trimmed off. They still get whole geckos too. I know that heart muscle alone would be an inadequate diet.
Finally to my question...
Is there any problem with heart muscle in a relatively large proportion in their diet? Is there a maximum ratio of heart to whole gecko I shouldn't exceed to avoid malnutrition or build up of any unwanted element I haven't thought about?
Many thanks for any info or reassurance that anyone has to offer. Or suggestions for any other small food items that may be available in local supermarkets.....