Rat Vs. Mouse size question.

[Dinosaur]

I recently got a lesser BP, and he eats fuzzy rats, but around here all I can get are frozen mice I was wondering what mouse size is equivalent to the fuzzy rat. I'm thinking possibly a hopper?

[BMorrison]

I'd say large mouse.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Hopper, small mouse are the equivalent of a rat fuzzy a large mouse would be the equivalent of a rat pup.

If you switch make sure you switch in 2 steps.

Switching prey type can be tricky enough trying to switch prey type and to F/T could be very difficult.

Best is to get your BP to eat first than switch after a few successful meals.

[Dinosaur]

The breeder gave me a feeder card and he has eaten nine times since he was hatched in May, so I think I should be able to start and try to switch him over. Thanks for the responses.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

The breeder gave me a feeder card and he has eaten nine times since he was hatched in May, so I think I should be able to start and try to switch him over. Thanks for the responses.

Just remember eating for you and the breeder are 2 different things

[Dinosaur]

Very true, but I guess we'll never know until we try.

[bsash]

Here is a great chart that I have printed out for myself:
http://www.petforums.co.uk/snakes/19...es-charts.html

I hope it helps you!

[mainbutter]

Just remember eating for you and the breeder are 2 different things

And some snakes are just bottomless pits, or at least are happy to eat any rodent of appropriate size

You never know until you try. Good luck.

[Dinosaur]

woohoo! I just fed him a F/T hopper, almost zero zombie dance required. I literally opened the lid waved it near his face and down the hatch it went. So excited.