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  • 10-23-2011, 12:31 PM
    Geckodelic
    Can I feed.....
    Can I feed my BPs 2 smaller mice instead of 1 larger mouse in a week?

    The pet store by me rarely has rat pups, but they do have adult large mice. I know my BP can take a bigger meal, so can I feed 2 average sized meals per week? I was thinking 1 average meal every 5 days?

    Thanks
  • 10-23-2011, 12:44 PM
    jjmitchell
    Re: Can I feed.....
    Yeah man every five days should be fine, I feed my hatchlings and females after they lay every five days untill they start refusing meals. Helps get some size on babies and females back up to weight
  • 10-23-2011, 06:20 PM
    Coils
    I had to do this with my first ball python when he was younger to up his prey where I live. He ate live before I got him switched over to F/T.

    I see no harm in it, he grew fine and is now five years old and healthy as can be. :)
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