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weighing scales???

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  • 04-10-2011, 09:54 PM
    mattramsfan
    weighing scales???
    is it a good idea to have a scale to weigh my bp.... i wanna get one but they are like 40 bucks for a decent one... i know its not a MUST HAVE item but is it a good idea???
  • 04-10-2011, 09:56 PM
    Alexandra V
    Re: weighing scales???
    I think it is, because it gives me a handle on how much I'm feeding and how much my snakes are gaining. Also, if your snake ever goes on a hunger strike, you can monitor and make sure it isn't losing weight easily with a plain old scale that you can find in a kitchen store. Not absolutely necessary, but I would still recommend one if you can maybe find one on sale at a kitchen store or something.
  • 04-10-2011, 09:57 PM
    mdfreak2
    Re: weighing scales???
    reptile basics have them for 34.99 and yes they are great to have for a bp so u can tell if they are losing weight when they go off feeding for whatever reasons. so yea i would recommend having one.
  • 04-10-2011, 09:59 PM
    Kymberli
    I'm glad I have one. It's a nice way to track their health, monitor significant weight gain or loss. I keep up-to-date weights in my "BP Records" in case I would ever need to look back and discuss weight change with a vet for any reason whatsoever. In my opinion, it's a good idea. :)
  • 04-10-2011, 10:01 PM
    SlitherinSisters
    Eh. If you just have one for a pet I say no. Even if you have several as pets, it's really not a need. The biggest use for it is breeding and selling BPs. If your snake stops eating and loses enough weight to become worrisome you can tell just by looking at them.
  • 04-10-2011, 10:06 PM
    mattramsfan
    Re: weighing scales???
    so if i bought a scale... is 11 pound max enough
  • 04-10-2011, 10:07 PM
    spitzu
    Re: weighing scales???
    More than enough, but if you're buying one solely for your BP I would find one that measures in grams as well.
  • 04-10-2011, 10:09 PM
    mattramsfan
    Re: weighing scales???
    ok. ya it weighs in grams as well. just making sure.... i have had him since 09 so he is getting to be a big boy... just didnt know how much a full grown adult male will end up weighing... like his max weight
  • 04-10-2011, 10:12 PM
    spitzu
    Re: weighing scales???
    I haven't seen anyone bragging about their males' size, but I do remember seeing one for sale at 2500 grams (half of your scale's capacity), which I think is pretty big unless you found one of those jumbo African monsters.
  • 04-10-2011, 10:24 PM
    Simple Man
    I agree with most everything said above. If you have a single pet or two then you should be seeing your animal enough to tell if it isn't doing well. When you are breeding, selling, or own lots of snakes I think it is a great idea to have a scale for records. I even record the size of meals if I have the time. That being said, overall, I think as a responsible owner everyone should have a scale. I bought mine from Walmart for $30 something dollars and it weighs up to 5000 grams.

    Regards,

    B
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