QuestionI recently moved my Hog Island Boa Constrictor from a small terrarium to a significantly bigger terrarium and I noticed that she would not eat. I would leave appropriate sized mice in her cage with food for them in case they got hungry, but she would not eat the mice. recently I had left one rat in the cage and I left food for it, but it was not enough so the rat unfortunately attacked her and she had recieved a wound from the attack, but it has since healed. Every time I have tried to feed her since it seems as though she is scared of the food I buy for her, I have even tried buying smaller size mice. It has been a long time since she has eaten and I am worried she will become ill if she does not eat soon. I do have the appropriate heating for her and I have even moved her back into her small terrarium, which is a little more suitale for her size. I would like to know if you have any inquiries as to why she is not eating, or if you have any tips on how to get her to eat.
AnswerI would be worried about an underlying infection IF the boa was not treated by a vet. Because of their slow metabolism infection works very differently in snakes. If you can rule that out you might try frozen thawed food. And if that doesn't work force-feeding might be needed. How long has it been since it ate?