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 #1822413


Dav1d
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 RTB need help about feeding

OK I have a box for her to feed in. I want to know after he eats how long I have to wait before i could pick him up to put her back in the cage. Please help just got it today and tomorrow is feed day :)
08/06/08  11:52pm

 #1822432


Hog
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   Message To: Dav1d   In reference to Message Id: 1822413


 RTB need help about feeding

ok if u feed him and then hes done wait for his toung to start going then give him a little while 10-15 mins to let him settle then very gently move him to the cage if he gets scared he will throw it up so just very gently move him
08/07/08  12:11am

 #1822434


Dav1d
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   Message To: Hog   In reference to Message Id: 1822432


 RTB need help about feeding

ok thanks alot thats just what i need it to know.
08/07/08  12:13am

 #1822508


Tactic10
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   Message To: Dav1d   In reference to Message Id: 1822434


 RTB need help about feeding

I am new to boa’s to but...i hear once you put them back in the cage after feeding to wait 24hrs befor handeling (if this is rong just let me know lol)
08/07/08  01:48am

 #1823627


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   Message To: Tactic10   In reference to Message Id: 1822508


 RTB need help about feeding

Actally it is at least 48 hours. Also I have to ask why do you feed outside the cage? Are you prepared to move a 8 foot 20+ pound snake in feed mode when he hits adult hood?

We have had our boy close to 3 years. He is over 6 feet and is 8 pounds. We have always fed in the cage. If you do proper maintaince and handling then the snake shouldn’t have any problem with mistaking you for food. However if all you do is open the cage and throw food in the snake will assosiate cage opening with food.

Randi

P.S. In 3 years we have never been bit or hissed at. And he has only struck once(closed mouth strike) because the ca jumped on him.
08/08/08  01:37am

 #1824624


Addicted.
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   Message To: Barker   In reference to Message Id: 1823627


 RTB need help about feeding

No need to remove a snake from It’s home to feed it,many reasons make it a bad choice.You won’t find me moving my burm around outside It’s cage with the scent of food around,get my drift?Very stressful for a large animal too.

Jason
08/08/08  11:56pm

 #1826311


Dav1d
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   Message To: Addicted.   In reference to Message Id: 1824624


 RTB need help about feeding

OK when would i know when the snake needs more than one mouse? The guy at the pet store said "that I will notice a change in the behavior".
08/10/08  06:52pm

 #1826359


ColdBlooded666
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   Message To: Dav1d   In reference to Message Id: 1826311


 RTB need help about feeding

Ignore the person at the pet store, the advice he gave you is wrong. You really do not need to feed your snake more then one meal every 5-7 days. Leave her be for 2 days then you are able to take her out and handle her. Theory is to feed one meal size that is slightly larger then the thickest part of the snakes body. you should be able to see a lump.
08/10/08  07:26pm

 #1826386


Dav1d
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   Message To: ColdBlooded666   In reference to Message Id: 1826359


 RTB need help about feeding

LOL ok no more info from pet store and i want to say thanks for all the help you really have been a big help....
08/10/08  07:53pm


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