Feeding Question?

[dsreptiles]

I was wondering how much I should feed an 8 1/2 Ft boa? Someone told me my prey items should be a bit larger like an adult rabbit, which I could easily see this snake eating but thought that may be a bit excessive as the previous owner who breeds boas said he fed him A jumbo rat every 10-14 days. but in another forum I'm on they said he should be on large rabbits so I figured I'd double check.

 

[IMacBevan]

It depends on the season. Right now with the temps lowering in my area and the days getting shorter, my big females are doing a jumbo rat or two every two weeks or so. During breeding season, they on jumbo rats every 5 - 6 days.

 

[dsreptiles]

thanks, it was a male I was asking about. My females on the same schedule the previous breeder had her on.