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Quick Feeding Question

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  • 07-10-2012, 06:09 PM
    emmm1984
    Quick Feeding Question
    I currently feed Max 30g fuzzies, but I'm toying with the idea of stepping it up to 45g mice. He's grown a bit since I got him, and the fuzzies seem kind of small now. The mice are a little smaller than around than Max's width, which I've heard is the general rule. Just wanted to double check. Today is feeding day so any tips would be appreciated. Thanks! :)
  • 07-10-2012, 06:14 PM
    swansonbb
    Re: Quick Feeding Question
    How much does he weigh?
  • 07-10-2012, 06:14 PM
    KMG
    If the feeder is the same size or even just a hair larger than your snakes thickest part you are fine.
  • 07-10-2012, 06:17 PM
    emmm1984
    I haven't been able to weigh him, so I'm not entirely sure. :\ The mouse I'd like to feed him is a tad smaller than his widest part, but it is a bit longer than the fuzzy.
  • 07-10-2012, 06:20 PM
    swansonbb
    Re: Quick Feeding Question
    From a girth perspective, it sounds fine. I'd suggest investing in a digital scale - so you can track your snake's growth & weigh potential food.

    Here's the one I recently purchased:

    http://www.reptilebasics.com/my-weigh-7001dx

    Hope that helps.

    Also, check out the section on feeding here:

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet
  • 07-10-2012, 06:28 PM
    emmm1984
    Re: Quick Feeding Question
    Thanks! :)
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