Burmese Python feeding?

[colton62]

Going to pick up an 11' female albino burm soon. I know adult boas only need to be fed a decent meal every month or so. But what about a Burmese this size? Is an appropriate sized rabbit monthly enough. Or do they need fed sooner than this. Trying to figure this out so I can order it's food along with my boa so I can save money on shipping. Thanks.


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[Rickys_Reptiles]

The fact that you're asking this makes me feel like you're not ready for a snake of this size. Perhaps you should consider doing more research, or start with a hatchling.

[bcr229]

Ask the current owner what she's eating and how often.

[colton62]

I didn't know wanting to make sure I was feeding it correctly meant I was totally incapable of caring for it. The current owner is feeding 1-2 3xxxl rats weekly


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[bcr229]

I didn't know wanting to make sure I was feeding it correctly meant I was totally incapable of caring for it. The current owner is feeding 1-2 3xxxl rats weekly

Ok that makes it easier. The jumbo retired breeder female rats I get from my local supplier weigh 14-16 oz, I can't imagine those 3XXXLg rats would be much smaller. So, you're looking at a one pound rabbit every 7-10 days or a two pound rabbit every 10-14 days.

[colton62]

Ok that makes it easier. The jumbo retired breeder female rats I get from my local supplier weigh 14-16 oz, I can't imagine those 3XXXLg rats would be much smaller. So, you're looking at a one pound rabbit every 7-10 days or a two pound rabbit every 10-14 days.

Thank you. I just wanted to make sure before I ordered them.


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[JoshSloane]

The fact that you're asking this makes me feel like you're not ready for a snake of this size. Perhaps you should consider doing more research, or start with a hatchling.

I would dare to say that the fact that the OP is taking time to ask the opinions of other experienced individuals, rather than just guessing indicates that he cares, and is going through the right motions to provide proper husbandry for the animal.

To the OP..Thank you for being a responsible large python owner and seeking guidance rather than winging it. Large snakes can absolutely be a handful and you must make sure that you understand their care. Too many times do people go blindly into this.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

I didn't know wanting to make sure I was feeding it correctly meant I was totally incapable of caring for it. The current owner is feeding 1-2 3xxxl rats weekly


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Yeah, you're right. I apologize for my comments.

[colton62]

Yeah, you're right. I apologize for my comments.

I'm sorry if that sounded rude. I apologize too. I just didn't think being cautious on what to feed it, meant I couldn't care for it. It's ok I understand. A lot of people get large pythons and can't care for them properly (my dad in the early 90's lol).


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[tbowman]

Nice to see another Ohioan. My nine year old Burm is around 10 or 11' and eating 3.5 - 4lb bunny on a weekly basis. One thing I would be weary about is buying an adult, especially if its your first large constrictor. But I also know that not too many people are breeding Burms in Ohio.