When to assist feed for baby boa?

[BonafideHerps]

Ok guys im trying to feed my baby Suriname and its not eating. Ive tried different sized rats but she hasnt takin any. Her temps are good I just need to know if worse comes to worse when do I worry about assist feeding for a baby suri?

Thanks
Rich

	Suriname Redtail Boa Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor constrictor) from the locale of Suriname. Considered to be a "True" Red Tail.

[bleeding_sarcasm]

when it hasnt eaten for a few months, and it starts to loose weight. you start with a VERY VERY VERY small food item [like a pinky mouse] f/k, and assist feed, which should always be a last resort. the stress usually causes the animal to regurg, however, if youre lucky they will take it. its very important to use very small prey items, because if they are small, and they havent been eating much, there is a risk of hurting them.

if all the possibilities havent been exhausted yet, i would say take it to a vet.

[BonafideHerps]

Its a little over a month right now. Since the last time she ate. I tried a pinkie rat yesterday and left it in her tank and she didnt take it. Well see next week.

Rich

[TammyJamaica]

A few questions.

Where did you get her?

How long ago?

Has she pooped or shed?

Has she ever eaten while with you (or before???) How old is she?

Has she been checked for mites or internal parasites?

	Mites Mites, close relatives of fleas and ticks

[MED04]

How old is the snake?

Is this the first refused meal?

What do you normally feed it?

Any environmental changes, over all?

[BonafideHerps]

Where did you get her? Off Tom Crutchfield (herpsltd)

How long ago? Month ago

Has she pooped or shed? Nope

Has she ever eaten while with you (or before???) How old is she? Nope. About 3 months im guessing

Has she been checked for mites or internal parasites? I checked for mites..Vet will have to check for parasites


Is this the first refused meal? No she has refused every week

What do you normally feed it? Went from p/k fuzzy rat to pinky rat.

Any environmental changes, over all? She was shipped from florida. And is in a rubbermaid with not a lot of traffic.

Theres your answers. Next week Im going to try mice.

Thanks guys
Rich

	Mites Mites, close relatives of fleas and ticks

[Andy_G]

Give it a live fuzzie rat. Always try live before you try assist feeding.

[BoaCrazed]

Can you tell us everything about your setup, temps, humidity, EVERYTHING about your husbandry setup. Pictures of it all would be a blessing too.

[BonafideHerps]

I dont have a camera right now. But Ill try to explain as best as I can.

Tank: 31qt rubbermaid
Substrate: Aspen
Temp: 88-90 (thermostat)
Humidity: 50-55%

Next week im going to try a fuzzy mouse.

Rich