Newbie.. Confused on prey size.
Hello, I was hoping someone can clarify the feeding guideline since I keep reading contradicting info on the "proper" size/weight of prey. Ive read that the prey should only be 10-15% of the snakes weight, but im also reading many places that the prey should be about the girth of the thickest part of the snakes body, some even say a lil more. So i went out and bought a mouse a slightly narrower than the thickest part of my snakes body however when i weighed the mouse, its 40% his body weight!! Should i stick to the 10-15% (hoppers) even tho theyre about 2/3 his width? or is the 10-15% more for when they become 200g plus?? Any suggestions and advice would be appreciated.
Re: Newbie.. Confused on prey size.
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Dx916x
Thanks for the input, hes such a lil guy that I rescued and want to do my best to get him healthy. Hes 2 years old but the size of hatchling! I fed him the mouse (20g) last night and he ate it with no problem but I guess ill have to go back down to hoppers to be within the 10-15% range.
Two years old an under 100g (hatchling size)? You need to weigh him three days from now, since you fed. Or when he is empty. please post pictures if you can.
I rescued some stunted ones over the years. With the proper husbandry they catch up most of the time. But a few are stunted, just short an happy.
Good luck!
Re: Newbie.. Confused on prey size.
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Originally Posted by
Dx916x
Thanks for the input, hes such a lil guy that I rescued and want to do my best to get him healthy. Hes 2 years old but the size of hatchling! I fed him the mouse (20g) last night and he ate it with no problem but I guess ill have to go back down to hoppers to be within the 10-15% range.
How much does your snake weigh?
That seems far too small as a 3 month old should be on that!
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