Amazon question

reptile boi · 01-09-04, 03:44 PM

Hey everyone,

how often would you gise feed a 5.5' male amazon tree boa? Also, should you feed males less often than females to keep them slim, or does it not matter?

Thanks,
Ben

BoidKeeper · 01-09-04, 05:28 PM

I would feed him every 10-14 days. That's what I feed mine.
Arboreals tree boas have very slow metabolisims. If kept too warm and fed too often the food can actually decompose before it is deigested.
Cheers,
Trevor

lakeridgekennel · 01-09-04, 05:56 PM

I agree with boakepper every 10-14 days is best.

reptile boi · 01-09-04, 05:57 PM

ok, and what size of prey should i feed em? Should i go with the twice the head of the snake rule or the size of the thickest part?

Thanks,
Ben

BoidKeeper · 01-09-04, 08:44 PM

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the size of the thickest part?

Always go by this rule. Feed prey equal to the snakes largest girth. IMO.
Cheers,
Trevor