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Feeding the Amazon Tree Boa
On the whole Amazon Tree Boas are normally problem free as far as feeding goes, however, there are sometimes the picky eaters. Warmed prey is very rarely refused. It is advisable to feed the snake out of the cage as it will not associate your hand going into the cage as food. Do not feed prey that is too large for the snake as regurgitation may occur. Try to keep the prey size to the diameter of the thickest part of the snakes body. As most snakes, they will go off their food when they are due to shed.
Neonates should be offered small rat pups, ‘baby rats,’ or large pinks, ‘baby mice.’ Adults will feed on large mice and small rats. Neonates can be tricky starters and may need enticing with lizards, mice scented with lizard.