Do redtails have the same eating problems as balls

[reeefman]

I was thinking about gettiing a red tail boa and i was wonderig can they go off of eating like BP's . Because I don't feel like going through that again.

[robertmcphee]

All of my boas, whether they are the central americans or colombians eat very well. I have only had one that would not eat for a while, but he came around in less than a month. In my opinion and experiences boas have always eaten more consistently than balls.

Bob

[Prince of Pythons]

Agreed. Paul and I have kept both boas and balls, and the boas will take food more readily and consistently than a ball python. The caveat is that boas require more heat to digest than a ball, and will be terribly glad to return that meal to you if they aren't warm enough.

[beastie]

as long as you've got the cage setup correctly, boas are cake.

it's as easy as following directions!!! :lol:


bc

[led4urhead]

Any BCI i've ever kept has been like a garbage disposal .. eating anything that got close. I've never had any problems with feeding BCI's

[earthpig23]

Boas in general as stated above as long as basic requirements are met are generally hardy eaters. Maybe cause most boas get to be a good size they dont like to miss the chance for a good meal LOL!

[beastie]

[flaming_lizard]

I have had my first boa for about 2 weeks and just love the way it feeds no nonsense like. I threw the mouse in there and bam it was constricted. My ball pythons jerk my expectations around and then don't eat it. Obviously I am quite happy with the way my boa eats.

[CrazyCodyKadunk]

i have never had a problem with any snake eat not a ball or a boa or an anaconda. all my snakes eat well and never have a problem.

CrazyCody

[vft]

I think it’s safe to say that a Boa as well as a Ball Python will eat well if the proper care is given.