When to feed next?

[WifeOfSlasher]

Okay... The details:
908 gram, 30-36", 2 year old '09 male (maybe) bp just took down a 15% f/t rat. He has been eating feeders WAY too small for him for months because he wanted nothing to do with rats. Until recently it was one adult mouse every Saturday. Week before last was one live adult followed by one f/t. Last Saturday one live mouse followed by one small f/t weanling rat, basically the size of a small very fat adult mouse.

Our plan is to go down to the 100g range for now because this one was big but not a struggle for him. It was pretty cool to watch him toss it around getting it to his hide so he could eat in peace. It left a noticeable bump but not huge. He's happily curled up not looking for more like he always does.

How long should we wait for his next feed? For boas they say 3-5 days after the bump is no longer visible. Knowing he's still a growing boy we'd like to support his potential AND he has just not been getting the correct amount of food for awhile now. He's last defecation was tiny and he does not have sausage butt.

ALSO... yay for a successful switch to f/t AND rats!!!

[Homegrownscales]

For males I go 1 week to 10 days. Your male sounds like he'd be fine on. 10 day schedule. Especially if you're doing 15%.


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[WifeOfSlasher]

For males I go 1 week to 10 days. Your male sounds like he'd be fine on. 10 day schedule. Especially if you're doing 15%.


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Thanks! We want a healthy, thriving, growing boy yet avoid a fat juvenile.

When do these guys usually reach full grown and thus need every 14 day feedings?

[Homegrownscales]

He's at 900 g so he must be a yr. that's considered an adult for a male. I like to stay away from 14 day feedings for males. Give them smaller meals more frequently and they stay away from fasting for months on end. I think you guys will be just fine. I wouldnt worry about it.


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[WifeOfSlasher]

He's closing in on 2 years old. We got him Sept' 2009. Is he on the small side for his age?

[Homegrownscales]

Oh no he's fine! They all grow at different rates. There's no final adult size that you need to reach. As they get older they tend to plateau at a good weight. Males that tend to be around 1500g. As long as he's eating and pooping and shedding fine you have nothing to worry about.


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