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Are these rats too large?

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  • 07-27-2010, 06:48 PM
    Crazy4Herps
    Are these rats too large?
    http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...t/DSC00636.jpg
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    This ball python has been on rats for a year. However, these are larger than the ones she usually gets. She is a great feeder and is fed once or twice per month. She is not a breeder. I think she could handle these, but I thought I'd get some other opinions.

    If this were your snake, would you give her the pictured rats?
  • 07-27-2010, 06:54 PM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: Are these rats too large?
    If she has no problem taking them down they look fine to me.
    I do prefer to feed smaller prey every week versus larger less often, but as long as she eats a couple of those a month then I don't see why not.
  • 07-27-2010, 08:04 PM
    Paysons Bps
    Re: Are these rats too large?
    No those look perfect. If she is re gurging, then you might want to buy smaller. But I dont think there should be any problem with her taking them bad boys down. =D

    Good luck,
    -Payson!
  • 07-27-2010, 11:37 PM
    seeya205
    Re: Are these rats too large?
    Looks like a good size to me!
  • 07-28-2010, 12:12 AM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: Are these rats too large?
    They're a bit on the large side, but she should be able to get them down. I would extend her feeding schedule by a few days, give her a bit longer to digest them.
  • 07-28-2010, 02:09 AM
    Crazy4Herps
    Re: Are these rats too large?
    Will do. :) Thanks, all!
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