Hello from Louisiana

[rdoyle]

Hi my name is Rachel. I have been thinking about getting a BP. I dont know about some care for snake I have a corn snake. What I am worried about it. What is the differnt in careing for a corn Then a BP other then Temp it is the same? I know this is going to sound crazy, but does all BP eat rats? I really dont like rats mice are fine but rats I am not to found of having them in my frezer. thanks for looking at my post.

[shorty54]

Welcome to the site! BP's are a lot like Corns in the way you care for them. As for rats, yes they eat rats! But, I've heard of people feeding them a few mice instead of a rat. But, not sure it this is healthy or not! Mine are all Juvi's so they are eating Hoppers!

[Vypyrz]

Hello, and to BP.net...

BP's can be fed rats or mice. Some will readily take both, but there are some that are "Mousers", meaning that they just refuse to eat rats, so they are usually fed multiple mice once they are adults...

[nanna]

Hello I am new to this sight as well. I am finding the information awesome. I have a 2 1/2 year old female bp and she will not take rats no matter what I try she is eating 2 large mice every other week and is a good weight and over all very healthy. I was told rats were a better food source and would be cheaper overall but feeding more of the smaller prey works as well. Have fun looking around I sure am.

[rdoyle]

Thanks for the info. I am still up in the air if I am going to get a BP or a adult Corn.

[j_h_smith]

Hello. Glad to see you could make it. We've been expecting you for some time now.

Jim Smith

[grits]

Welcome to the forum neighbor. Both are great animals with their owns needs but if rats bother you, I would go with the corn.

[rdoyle]

Thanks I think I am going to go with the corns. my husband is still is not ok with me having a snake he has a small fear for snakes, but he is working on it. He pet a corn at my son bithday party that was at the zoo. But thanks for all the info, I will still stay here and look around and see what what peolpe has to say. I dont want my husband to feel uncomforable in his own home.

[Boanerges]

Welcome to BP.net Rachel

[Wh00h0069]

Rachel!