New BP owner question about feeding.
First off let me say Thank you to everyone who has been so helpful and answered our previous questions.
Ok question on feeding my sons baby BP. Yes I have searched the forums and there is so much I have read that i am a bit confused and overwhelmed on all thr posts. Lol
We got my sons BP at petco 3 weeks ago yesterday he is a pewter. They estimated his age to be about 4m. He is eating really well for us. Just went through his firat shed ( a little rough) but we are working though it and his first poop. I wieghed him yesterday and he is 77g. He seems small to me but isnt skinny so I am thinking he is a bit younger the she said. He fits in my hand curled up.
My question is he is eating mice Fuzzies. Should he be moving up to the next size or should I try a fuzzy rat? Today is feeding day so I just wanted to know if I should move him up one size or weight till the next feeding?
Re: New BP owner question about feeding.
Re: New BP owner question about feeding.
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c0r3yr0s3
Yes I saw this but he is so small I didnt know if a hopper would be too big.
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Maceface21
Yes I saw this but he is so small I didnt know if a hopper would be too big.
Nope, actually on the small side. When mine were as small as yours, I was feeding 2 hoppers at a time then I changed to rat pups
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c0r3yr0s3
Nope, actually on the small side. When mine were as small as yours, I was feeding 2 hoppers at a time then I changed to rat pups
Thank you. He just ate his first hopper and handled it like a champ.
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Originally Posted by
Maceface21
Thank you. He just ate his first hopper and handled it like a champ.
By first do you mean first time with a hopper or that was first and now it's time for seconds?
Btw, congratulations... It's such a good feeling when they eat and it never gets old, at least not for me anyways
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Originally Posted by
Maceface21
Yes I saw this but he is so small I didnt know if a hopper would be too big.
It's pretty amazing the first time you see them eat a "big" meal. They're amazing animals and easily eat prey item far larger than their heads.
Aside from the feeding chart, some other rules of thumb are: a) feed prey items approximately 10-15% of the snakes weight and b) feed a prey item approx as large around as the snakes widest part. After eating you should be able to notice a subtle lump in their midesection.
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Originally Posted by
c0r3yr0s3
By first do you mean first time with a hopper or that was first and now it's time for seconds?
Btw, congratulations... It's such a good feeling when they eat and it never gets old, at least not for me anyways
Sorry just saw this. It was his first time eating a hopper/small mouse from a fuzzy. He did really well with it. I seriously was so nervous I watched him like a hawk but he loves to eat apparently. Lol