Feeding Guide

Boa constrictors eat rodents, varying in size from pinky (new born) mice to adult rats and even small rabbits. The snake should be fed prey items which are approximately the width (no larger: this can damage the snake and lead to regurgitation) of the widest part of the snakes girth. When possible the snake should be fed rats instead of mice (i.e. a rat pup rather than an adult mouse) as rats are more nutritious for the snake.

Rodent Sizes

Mice

Rats

When to Feed

Adults, especially males, can go off food during the breeding. This is not uncommon and not usually a problem if the adult is a good size.

 Live V's Defrost Feeding

 In the majority of cases boas will feed on defrost. All snake should be fed on defrost where possible