Feeding alot.

So i have a BP i got a couple weeks ago and i know your only supposed to feed once a week but my little guy eats a lot. he always eats right away and i feed him one appropriate sized mouse a week but he always wants more. we breed mice and he eats 2 pinkies also through out the week and i beleive he would eat more if he could. he eats the food as soon as i drop it in the feeding cage. is it bad that he eats alot? and should i stoop the little snacks? also, he is growing a LOT faster then his brothers and sisters at the reptile store i got him from. he his noticely larger. thanks :)

So he is eating 3 mice a week? So a meal every 2 days or so? That does seem excessive to me, but i am sure someone with more experience will chime in.

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Originally Posted by Jaxx

So he is eating 3 mice a week? So a meal every 2 days or so? That does seem excessive to me, but i am sure someone with more experience will chime in.

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Well, one big mouse and 3 babys yes and he is a youngster as well

If he wants 2 per feeding then feed him 2 mice but on the same day every 5-6 days. Put at least a few days between feedings for proper digestion.

If he is a baby, I would feed him a mouse or a rat pup every 5 days. I think 2 mice is too much for a small baby. After eating a prey it should cause a small lump, not a giant bulge.

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Originally Posted by AkHerps

If he is a baby, I would feed him a mouse or a rat pup every 5 days. I think 2 mice is too much for a small baby. After eating a prey it should cause a small lump, not a giant bulge.

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I get what your saying thanks :)

As has been said, he needs to properly digest. Five day feeding schedule for young BPs is recommended. :) Since you said you breed your own mice, there's no use in suggesting to switch to rats, just be sure you're offering him the right amount of food. A scale is helpful in figuring this out!

I usually feed my young ones five days, but it ends up being 4 days or 6 days occasionally.