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  • 07-14-2010, 02:22 AM
    SquamishSerpents
    what size ASF's to feed to newly hatched balls?
    hey all, our first year breeding ball pythons. the eggs still have 6 weeks or so to go, so we're going to start euthanizing and freezing ASF's. just wondering what size we should freeze? i was thinking of grabbing them a day or so after they opened their eyes. at this stage, they're about between a MOUSE fuzzy/hopper.

    a weight would be good, too, as i do have a gram scale to weight everybody/everything :P
  • 07-14-2010, 02:34 AM
    Oxylepy
    Re: what size ASF's to feed to newly hatched balls?
    Considering that usually 10g is between 10 and 15% of a hatchling's body mass, and that hoppers are often fed to BPs as their first size (about 8 to 10g), I would use that size.
  • 07-14-2010, 08:34 AM
    tonkatoyman
    Re: what size ASF's to feed to newly hatched balls?
    We raise ASF specifically for the hoppers. They weigh between 7 and 10 grams and are perfect for new born.
  • 07-14-2010, 10:07 AM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: what size ASF's to feed to newly hatched balls?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonkatoyman View Post
    We raise ASF specifically for the hoppers. They weigh between 7 and 10 grams and are perfect for new born.

    Same here, asf fuzzy/hoppers are perfect first meals.
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