Red tail boa

[carpetpython15]

Hi i have a red tail boa i have had her for 7 years and she is only 3feet i have never had this happen to me before. she eats every week. she is also realy pink in color any ideas as to what might be going on?




Thanks

 

[Metachrosis]

So your asking why she is only 3' @ 7yoa ?
Do you have a way to post pics ?


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[carpetpython15]

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[carpetpython15]

Yes.

 

[IloveSnakes1234]

what are you feeding her? You might want to try feeding twice a week.

 

[carpetpython15]

I`m feeding her once a week 2 mice each feeding.

 

[IloveSnakes1234]

well then.. I don't know how to help you. That seems pretty good a meal.
Meybe it's just a little boa and nothings wrong or might be parasites.
A vet check-up might help.

 

[IloveSnakes1234]

Oh, and I forgot to say... the pink color might mean shedding.

 

[carpetpython15]

Ok Thanks. she,s been to the vet three times thay said she,s fine. maybe this is some rare birth defect or something.

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

I would definitely suggest bumping her up to rats. When a boa gets to where it needs two items, every week, than the items are too small. I can tell by the pics that your snake is looking just fine. Good muscle tone, not emaciated. No worries.

Here's my rule. If the snake is eating fine, pooping fine, and shedding fine, than just enjoy your snake. These are your BEST signs that all is well.
Not all snakes reach monster proportions. Some just stay small. I think we have a member here that has a mini Boa from a litter of normal sized ones, and it's been doing just fine.

I really wouldn't fret about it. Look at it like this. If it stays small, than food will cost you less.


Good luck!
Rick

 

[carpetpython15]

Thanks alot buddy!

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

No worries! That's what these forums are for.