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Thread: Feeder size

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    Feeder size

    Hi all i'm sorry if this has already been asked on here but the serch work work on my work pc for some reason.
    I have a 111gram ball python and i'm worndering what size rat I should be feeding her. The pet store I got her from had been feeding her pinky mice.I want to get her on rats soon rather than later but i'm not sur of the size. Any help would be great!
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    Re: Feeder size

    I think a 111g BP can take a rat pup but if they don't have them another option is small adult mouse

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    Re: Feeder size

    Here's a size chart for you. Mouse hopper is probably a good way to go. Usually people suggest feeding about 10% of body weight while the BP is younger.



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