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Growing question

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  • 02-15-2009, 09:13 AM
    Sandy_01
    Growing question
    This is MJ.
    Right now she is at 1045 gm’s. She is an 07 and I am feeding her every 7 days about 70 to 80 gm’s per meal. She is one that will eat till I run out of rats, so it’s hard for me to gage if I am feeding too much. I don’t want her to be fat so my questions are, should I keep this schedule? Should I feed fewer grams per meal? Or should I go longer between feedings? If she looks OK to everyone here, I will just keep the same schedule.
    Thank you for your help.
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/dsc00300.jpg
  • 02-15-2009, 09:27 AM
    Bruce Whitehead
    Re: Growing question
    Spiders are notorious cochons.

    She looks good, that schedule sounds good. If she starts slowing down, you can take that as a sign that she is overeating, and just skip the odd meal.

    I wouldn't worry. If nothing, she could gain more and still be well within range.

    She is a beaut too. :)
  • 02-15-2009, 09:38 AM
    Slim
    Re: Growing question
    Sandy, she looks great! Not to chunky and not to thin. I would echo what Bruce said. Keep doing what you're doing because she looks beautiful and healthy.
  • 02-15-2009, 09:50 AM
    Bloodsong
    Re: Growing question
    Good looking snake. Never worry about overfeeding unless you are feeding prey that is much larger around than the widest section of the snake.

    Bloodsong
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