Proper weight for 5 month BP

So, I just got a weight scale today and I was wondering. How much should a 5 month BP weight? He currently weights 143g.

They vary. Some grow quicker than others.

143g is definitely on the smaller side, though. What are you feeding him and how often?

I've been feeding him fuzzy rats. I feed him once a week. Once the 2 fuzzies are done I'll get him on pups.

Depending on the size, you can probably do two fuzzies at a time (at least). If you want, you can also move him to every 5 days instead of 7 for a while. If you do increase his feedings to 5 days you'll want to slow it back down at some point. I use 500g as my break point, but other people use other numbers. The important thing is to bring it back to 7 when he starts getting bigger.

The fuzzies seem proper sized to me. I'll take a pic of him just to show you if he looks underweight or not. To me he doesn't I think he is just a runt but I'm not sure.

I agree with 200xth, it can vary GREATLY depending on many factors but yours does seem on the small side. Here's some stats from some of mine. I don't have exact hatch dates on most of them but the ages are pretty close to 5 months at these weights.

396g
372g
408g
446g
375g
488g

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Originally Posted by Doggey75

The fuzzies seem proper sized to me. I'll take a pic of him just to show you if he looks underweight or not. To me he doesn't I think he is just a runt but I'm not sure.

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You may be right. Descriptions vary from place to place. One place's small may be another place's weaned rat. This is why I generally prefer numbers. You can call something a small rat, I can call it a weaned rat, but 45g is 45g everywhere and we both know how big it is.

You can weigh the food. Basic guideline for younger snakes is 10% to 15% of the snake's body weight.

He is about 1.9 feet. By the way, what is a good way to measure a snake? I put him on my little sisters arm and took him off and measured her arm from where he was xD


This pic had flash one thats why it looks weird
http://i.imgur.com/yeBmCIm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kFfsMkJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VSW5QbG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3hACffw.jpg

The bowl the weight scale comes with makes taking pictures very easy lol

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Originally Posted by SnowShredder

I agree with 200xth, it can vary GREATLY depending on many factors but yours does seem on the small side. Here's some stats from some of mine. I don't have exact hatch dates on most of them but the ages are pretty close to 5 months at these weights.

396g
372g
408g
446g
375g
488g

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one of your 5 month old is 488?

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Originally Posted by southbay54

one of your 5 month old is 488?

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Yes this fatty right here. That weight was taken a few days ago and I think before he pooped

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