Sand Boa Feeding Ideas
I have had numerous people inquire about getting help on feeding their Sand Boa, so I have decided to make this section to give you ideas on a solution for problem feeders.
Here are some tips to try:
- Try thawing feeders in hot water, in a deli cup. Wait 5 minutes, then drain water and re-add hot tap water again. When offering the feeder, dab the feeder dry with a scott-towel.
- Try thawing feeders in a zip lock bag in hot tap water, in a deli cup, so the feeders do not get wet. Wait 5 minutes, then drain water and re-add hot tap water again.
- Try feeding later at night. I feed mine between 9pm and 2am.
- Try feeding in a quiet/quieter room.
- Try feeding in a dark container.
- Try feeding in a smaller container.
- Try adding a hide in the feeding bin.
- I do not recommend feeding in their enclosures.
- Never leave a hopper or adult mouse in with a Sand Boa unsupervised for any length of time, as they are large enough to do damage to a Sand Boa. Supervise until fully consumed.
- Try feeding smaller Sand Boas in a 250mL deli cup. Try without paper towel, and with paper towel. Some are picky and do not like the feel of paper towel under themselves.
- Try "vibrating" the feeder, to try imitate the "quivering" of a live pinkie/fuzzy. Use forceps. I do not recommend using your hand to hold feeders.
- Here is a feeding bin I use just to give you ideas.
This would work for adult or juvenile Sand Boas.
This is a Sterilite Bin. 6qt/5.7L model #1882 "White" 13 3/4"L x 8 5/8"W x 4 7/8"H.
Model 1882 specs (See Sterilite.com)
The hide is a Zilla Creature Cubbyhole Medium 6.5"L x 4.5"W x 2"H with 2" wide door.
- Picture of the 12" plastic coated tip Forceps:
