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Feeding the Boa Constrictor
It is highly recommended that all snakes in captivity be fed only frozen rodents that have been thawed to room temperature. Feeding live rodents is dangerous and can result in injuries and sickness in your snake from bites, scratches, and parasites. The size of the food item can be determined by the girth of the snake. It should be equal to the girth at its widest location. Young snakes should be fed more often, usually around every 5 to 7 days. Adults should be fed every 10 to 14 days depending on the food items. Powerfeeding snakes is not recommended either. Your boa should be on a regular feeding schedule to ensure good health. Feeding your boa every 4 days just to get it to grow faster will only cause serious harm to your snake.