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  • 08-16-2017, 07:12 PM
    Lilnoodles
    live mice?
    hi, I'm new to this site my names kriss and got my first ball python almost 2 weeks ago. my dad already wants to try live mice, which i don't really know if its a good idea because I've read that feeding live can be dangerous to the snake. I just want an opinion from people that have owned them longer and still own them because my dad hasn't owned one in a while so idrk if I should let him?.
  • 08-16-2017, 07:16 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    You need to learn how to properly feed your snake and chose what works best.

    I have fed well over 20000 live preys and feed live to anywhere between 60 to 200+ animals (depending on the season) without an issue.

    Yes it can be dangerous IF not done responsibly, so can F/T
  • 08-16-2017, 07:18 PM
    piedlover79
    If a snake will take a properly warmed f/t it is best to keep them on it since it's all around easier and more convenient. How big is your ball python?
  • 08-16-2017, 07:30 PM
    Lilnoodles
    Re: live mice?
    shes 2 months old and about 2 ft long I would say, maybe a little less.
  • 08-16-2017, 07:51 PM
    RickyNY
    Get a digital kitchen scale and weigh your snake in grams. Age and lengths doesn't say much. When you know its weight, follow this chart:
    [IMG]https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...%2FzEnplUJ.png[/IMG]
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