my boa constricter has not eatin any thing for about 3 weeks is somthing wrong?

Answer 1

is he going into hibernation? i dont know if snakes hibernate but friend has a turtle/tortoise and they dont eat for a few weeks before they hibernate as if they do, the food will rot in their bellies when they're hibernating and it can kill them. this probably does not answer your question tho. sorry.

Answer 2

how old is it? hatchlings and young should eat every 5-7 days.
adults should eat every 10-14 days.
very big(10 foot+)adults will eat every 14-20 days
is it coming into shed? they will slow eating during a shed.
is it warm enough?it should have a warm area of 85-92 F with the rest of the vivarium in the low 80's.
is it brumating? snakes dont hibernate, they brumate, this is like hibernation but the snake will be aware and not fully asleep, they usually do this at around dec-feb.
what are you using as a substate/floor covering? if its a particulate (wood chips/sand) then the snake could be impacted, this is where the snake eats some bedding with food and gets a blockage, this can be fatal!!
is it pooing? reasons can be as above.
does it have enough hides? snakes will get stressed if they dont have anywhere to hide, a stressed snake will not eat.
In all likelyhood its the time of the year, even if the viv temp stays the same the snake will detect a drop in the air pressure, and they will know its winter and will slow their metabolism accordingly.
sorry, had to edit this, boas dont have hatchlings as i put at the beginning, they have live young.

Answer 3

hi there
it could be a few things ... all depends on the age of ur snake .....most breeding age snakes go into this time of yr. a breeding mode (shut down period) even if u dont have another oppitsite sex in the house .. which they dont or eat very little ... the other factor could be it's in a shed ...first check ur temps and humidity level.. see if ur temps and humidity level are in the right peramitors ...the Warm end temperature should be 86-90f(88f is ideal IMO). Cool end temperature should be 79-83f. A nighttime temperature drop is not necessary unless breeding. Temperatures should not exceed 90f or fall below 75f at any time.
Humidity: Humidity levels should remain at 55-65% at all times. Humidity can be raised into the 70-80% range to aid in shedding, but, should not be kept at these high levels for more than a week at a time.best to put a lg bowl of water to help..
FOOD: Carnivores which feed on rodents. Boa Constrictors should be fed appropriately sized, pre killed or frozen thawed, rats. Neonates can be started on rat pinks from birth. For the first year of life, 1 rat that is as thick as the thickest body girth of the snake should be fed, once a week. For the second Year of life, one appropriately sized rat should be fed every 10- 14 days. Adults may be fed every 14-21 days. Rabbits may be offered as adults, but, are higher in fat, and will continue to encourage growth. Boas may be maintained to healthier, more manageable, sizes by sticking to rats fed on a moderate schedule. The choice is Yours. Vitamin and mineral supplements are not required.
**Boa Constrictors should not be handled for at least 48 hours after feeding. Handling too early after feeding may cause the snake to regurgitate.
now if a shed then..
SHEDDING: A Boa Constrictor typiclly sheds it’s skin about every 6-8 weeks (more frequently as juveniles). Signs to look for to indicate an impending shed are as follows... First the snakes belly tends to turn pinkish and the tail area starts to get rather dull in color. Next the overall color of the snake will get dull and the eyes will get cloudy and blueish, or even white. A few days later, the snakes eyes will clear and the snake will return to it’s normal color and brilliance. The actual shedding of the skin, usually occours 2-5 days after the eyes have cleared.

Answer 4

Do your self a choose and ignore with regards to the submit telling you to take it to a vet. that is purely too quickly to be concerned. A snake can go numerous months with out eating. in the journey that your snake isn't showing the different alerts (alongside with puss from its mouth or off-stability), then relax a mutually as. attempt feeding it a smaller mouse/rat....purely if your snake have been given skiddish. additionally, in the journey that your snake did get skiddish and in case you employ stay mice, sling the mouse head against the floor to gradual it down somewhat. besides, like different usual clever submit state, dont hardship until that is been 2 months a minimum of. sturdy success.

Answer 5

dont worry...it is that time of year when they store a lot of their food.. I had two snakes..One a 6ft yellow carolina rat snake..They will eat when they are hungry.Alkso though sometimes if you are giving them defrosted dead rats or mice or whatever he is on then they can lose their ability to strike.That is where you could breed your own..(not something people like to do..And illegal in some places).I was told if after four months he wasnt eating to take him to vets and get him checked..sometimes they put a tube down their throat and into their tummies with some diluted food..Just to get their digestion working again.
Hope this helps.
best wishes and im sure he will be fine
Kaeylarae xxx

Answer 6

yeah something is really wrong! they should eat atleast 1 a week. check the temperature in the tank.... see if he has any water....does he have enough room to move... is he pooing... is his tank clean. all of those could be a factor. if it is to cold or to hot he will eventually develope some health issues other than not eating. if he is not pooing then the last thing you fed him might have been to big or might have had some sort of bacteria. if he doesnt have enough room he isnt comfortable. if his tank aint cleaned he might develope a bacteria or fungus + would you want to live, eat, & breath in that?
i really hope that helps some!

Answer 7

They only have to be fed every 6 wks if your feeding rabbits it may be due to the heat its cage. Is the cage big enough for exercise, if its eating Rats dont worry its quiet normal as they dont exactly exercise that much

Answer 8

He may be coming up to a shed. Snakes go docile and lose their appitite just before they shed their skin. Look out for glazed eyes too.
Alternativly he may still be digesting his last meal if it was a large one! Snakes can go for a year without food, as long as they have had a decent feed beforehand.

Answer 9

It could be alot of things if it doesn't eat in a week or so call a vet and ask them what to do.

Answer 10

Eek - I'd give it a wide berth if I were you (must be starving) - call the vet and check it out.