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Lisa,
Be careful about feeding too many prey items, especially on such a short time period. Just because the snake WILL eat, doesn't mean he/she NEEDS to eat. After eating their first prey item, snakes often get very caught up in the hunting instinct and will be very prone to continue eating. This could lead to gorging, which would likely lead to regurgitation.
The best way to be sure your snake is healthy is to feed 1 prey item of the appropriate size every 7-10 days (depending on species and the snakes health, etc). The best rule of thumb for a boa is to feed 1 prey item which is about the same size as the snake's largets girth. At 2 feet, I think that 1 good sized rat pup would be plenty.
Keep an eye on the area just before the snake's rectum. If it starts to look swollen and kinda puffy, its a sign that the snake is constipated and needs to defecate. If this is the case, then a tepid bath, and gently massaging the swollen area may stimulate the snake to potty.
I generally don't let my snake go more than 3 feedings are so without going to the bathroom. I feed my RTBs 1 prey item a week consistent with the girth rule.
Does your snake get enough exercise? If not, this can lead to constipation, so try to make sure he gets enough exercise to keep him regular.
Hope this helps,
Heather
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