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    weened rat or two adult mice

    i have a bp that i am not sure what would be better for feeding she weights around 240-250grams give or take she last ate a weened rat last monday and didnt seem to have to much trouble but i just want to make sure im not over feeding her so was wondering if i should stick with the rat or go with 2 adult mice snake will only eat live by they way

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    Re: weened rat or two adult mice

    I keep mine on pups till 300 grams, after that I go to weanlings.

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    Re: weened rat or two adult mice

    yea i have had her since november and have only fed her on fuzzy a week but then hered that that was not engough so i went with the smaller rat but you think rat pups would be good untill she is over 300 grams
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    Re: weened rat or two adult mice

    At 250g I'd be feeding 1 smaller adult mouse or a rat pup. About 20-25g worth of food every 5-7 days.

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    Re: weened rat or two adult mice

    true that...somewhere between 10-15% of body weight every 5-7 days.

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    Re: weened rat or two adult mice

    thanks for all your help i think ill go with the rat pup see how it goes
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