7 ft burm

i recently bought a 7 ft albino burm. I think it was underfed personally. they day I got her she ate 4 large rats and still wanted to eat. Whats the best way to get her weight up without overfeeding? how often should I feed?

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Originally Posted by kwright

i recently bought a 7 ft albino burm. I think it was underfed personally. they day I got her she ate 4 large rats and still wanted to eat. Whats the best way to get her weight up without overfeeding? how often should I feed?

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How old is she? What makes you think she is underfed? Burms are known for a voracious appetite, so it wouldn't surprise me that she took down 4 rats.

Pretty much what Josh said. Eating a lot when offered does not mean underfed. I know both my BCI girls will eat until my pockets are empty but my big girl is a bit chunky so she is on a diet. But anyways, does your burm have the spine sticking up or extremely skinny( the kind of skinny where it looks like a twig) or something else like that? Burms, boas and retics all are very willing and opportunistic eaters. Most wont pass up a meal.

How is this burm doing?