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i recently rescued a 11 foot bci with mites and with 3 sores that were scabed over and almost heald up she also has a weez that has gotten better over the last 3 weeks mites are gone hears the problem shes was gravid she gave birth to 18 live 15 dead and 6 slugs that guessing from the size of the neos and yolks are4 to6 weeks early i placed the live ones in tanks with wet paper towles so they dont dry out the air temp in that room is 80 deg i never had a boa go this soon before what else can i do to make sure these little guys survive ill be up for a short while anyone with answers can call my cell tonight or tomarrow or wenever thanhs gus
 
Hi,

Just saw your post. I'm no help, but I've just posted a notice on someone else's thread to get people to look at your posting.

I'd recommend checking out any thread by crotalusadamanteus - he's posting on the boa forum now about babies, and he has a lot of experience in rescues. If you reply to one of his posts he may have some useful advice

Good luck!
 
IMO if she dropped that early, then there shouldn't be any live ones, or they shouldn't be fully formed. Most Boas, though there are exceptions, are not born 2 ft long. Maybe 12-14 inches, and only 50-75 grams as an average. Some ssp even smaller.

Are they alert, moving around, tongue flicking? If so, could be moms condition accounting for all the still born, and your babies are full term. I'd advise getting them all fecals and treated for internal parasites, since mom is a rescue. I'd do the same for her too.

You'll need to keep them a bit warmer than that, or at least offer a warmer spot for them to get to. 80° is not a low temp, but they'll do better if offered a 90° spot as well, IMO. Keep them moist, but not soaked. They should shed within the next 2-3 weeks, and will likely want to eat. Depending on size, mouse pinks, or rat pinks if they are large enough.

Got pictures?

Hope that helps.
Rick
 
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As Richard said, a warm spot is definitely something to provide them. It'll help them absorb and digest the remaining yolk.

How are they doing now?
 
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