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    Question a quick feeding question

    at what weight should i start feeding rat pups ? my bp is around 570grams last time i weighed him.

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    at his weight he should be on wean rats that are about 30-40 grams a piece.

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    I agree all of my 500-600 gram BP are on weaned rats

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    thx, next feed ill try to find some

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    My ball is about 200 g and has been on rat pups for about 3 weeks remember feed a rodent the same size as the largest part of the snake.

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    just throwing this out there but do u guys know any stores that would have rats? i haven't really looked at my local pet store?

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    like i always say Post a wanted ad in pets section on Craigslist for rats and breeders will come forth and answer you fast.

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    Re: a quick feeding question

    I personally started all of mine on pups @ 100g or less. They all have done well with it accept for a small male i have that refuses to eat anything but hopper mice..... being quit persnickety

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