![]() Remember that feeding is the time when the most care and attention is required for personal safety and use a handling stick if necessary. To prevent your boa mistaking your hand for prey, always feed it in a separate enclosure and wash your hands thoroughly as boas hunt mainly through their sense of smell.Also note that boas often like to hide and eat their prey in private so do not be surprised if your snake disappears into a hide following a meal, sometimes for several days! An opaque enclosure can also help a boa to feel secure while eating. Avoid handling your boa for 24hrs after a meal as this can stimulate regurgitation.Keep an eye on your snake’s condition and adjust feeding accordingly. Full grown snakes may only need feeding every 3-4 weeks but young snakes will need to be fed every 5-7 days. Feeding is relatively straightforward in that boas only eat rodents, starting with pinkie mice as juveniles and moving up to rats and even rabbits as adults.Never use ‘hot rocks’ as these can easily cause burns. ![]() Make sure all heat sources are shielded and out of direct contact with the snake. In addition, boas will need a basking spot of 90-95 F (32-35 C), which can be provided by an incandescent bulb or ceramic heating element. It is vital to get these gradients accurate so use a thermometer to monitor temperatures closely. Daytime temperatures should be between 82-90 F (28-32 C) while night time temperatures can drop to 78-85 F (26-30 C). As they come from tropical climates, they need higher temperatures to thrive.
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