feeding questions

[downsouth]

If you feed a snake more often, does it tend to grow bigger? I was just wondering because I saw a post about burms and it was said that they do, so does that apply to, say, boas? I have a rtb, about 25 inches long and feed it every 5-6 days. Do you think it will grow more? Just lookin for some input. Clint, LA

[CornCrazy]

Yes, it does depend somewhat on the feeding schedule. Powerfeeding will not make the snake grow bigger than its genetics will allow, though. It just gets them to that size quicker. I don't really like power feeding because it can also lead to obesity which can be harmful to your snake.

[pinhed]

I read somewhere that extreme power feeding can also shorten the lifespan of your snake.

[Detroit Boas]

I feed all my neonates every 6-7 days=once a week...Power feeding a burm and power feeding a Boa are pretty much 2 different things..Burms can reach 9-10 feet before there first birthday..Also powerfeeding is not to healthy for the snake...

[RTBoas]

POWER FEEDING WILL KILL your boas within 5 years, so Don't do it.

Like sudden death.

[beastie]

pretty much what he said... it's not worth the risks at all... if you want a big boa all you have to do is wait. (and take care of your boa)

nice and easy, that's the way to feed your boa. once a week, properly sized food item. that's the ticket!


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