When do I know to feed larger mice?

[Rachelh114]

Hi all, I bought my ball python about a week ago, and when I bought him I was told to feed him fuzzies. I fed him today and I saw that the mouse wasn't at all noticeable in the thicker part of his body. Is it time to graduate him to bigger mice? When exactly do I know to upgrade?

I know the rodent is suppose to be as thick as the thickest part of his body, but when exactly can I tell when I should get bigger food, without spending the money on a too small mouse?

[Capray]

is this live or f/t?

I'd say when you go to wherever you get your [live] mice, jus try to find a mouse just slightly bigger, there are sizes [many] in between the general sizes advretized..

If you are feeding frozen, I don't think feeding one size up will hurt much, especially if the last one didn't make a huge bump. you could also feed less often if there are larger meals.

[ExotixTowing]

First off what does your snake weigh ??


This is an important step in figuring out feeder size !!

The day I go and buy my feeders I will scale my guys (Empty) then pick up feeders at 10 12 and 15% that way I can walk with thee weight gain and be assured they are getting what they need

[I-KandyReptiles]

Hi all, I bought my ball python about a week ago, and when I bought him I was told to feed him fuzzies. I fed him today and I saw that the mouse wasn't at all noticeable in the thicker part of his body. Is it time to graduate him to bigger mice? When exactly do I know to upgrade?

I know the rodent is suppose to be as thick as the thickest part of his body, but when exactly can I tell when I should get bigger food, without spending the money on a too small mouse?

The best thing you can do is go pick up a kitchen scale from walmart, etc.

Weigh your snake. A bp should be eating 10-15% of their body weight.

For example: a 300g bp should be fed approx 30 grams.

IMO, this is the easiest way to feed.

How old is your bp? Is it rat fuzzies or mice fuzzies it's eating?