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Another feeding question.

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  • 02-28-2010, 11:36 AM
    OzarkMountainBalls
    Another feeding question.
    Ok so as the title states this is a feeding question. I was wondering if it is ok to feed a BP two smaller meals, say a small mouse today and tomorrow, rather than one large mouse today?



    Thanks for your input!!!!
    Bill
  • 02-28-2010, 11:41 AM
    BPelizabeth
    Re: Another feeding question.
    Me personally it is better to feed one appropriately sized meal every 4-7 days. This way their system is able to digest the first meal totally before another.

    I feed my snakes multiple mice once every 7 days.
  • 02-28-2010, 11:49 AM
    OzarkMountainBalls
    Re: Another feeding question.
    I guess i should have explained more. I am waiting on a mice order for larger mice, but in the mean time i have small mice in abundance. My crew is hungry and i was more wondering if it was ok on a " once in a while" basis.

    Thanks again,
    Bill
  • 02-28-2010, 11:51 AM
    rabernet
    Re: Another feeding question.
    Why not feed 2 small mice today?
  • 02-28-2010, 11:53 AM
    Jchris1212
    Re: Another feeding question.
    I would say to try one mouse then after he/she takes it and gets it down offer another. If it takes another than great! If its like mine though and wont take 2 in a row I wait a few days and then offer another. (3-5 days later) Hope this helps and good luck.
  • 02-28-2010, 01:03 PM
    j_h_smith
    Re: Another feeding question.
    I've got a male ablino that will not take a second meal on the same day. When he gets one down, he just goes off and will not think about a second meal. All snakes are different, try it, it won't hurt anything!

    Jim Smith
  • 02-28-2010, 04:27 PM
    Bleepr
    Re: Another feeding question.
    Feeding mulitples is about timing. My pastel boy, ED, will take 2 mice only if I offer his second one while his first is still being worked down. Generally right after the mouse's tale disappears.

    2 in day can be done, for sure. I wouldn't go for 2 feeds in 2 days, personally.
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