ummm, odd occurence...

Okay, a few of you might remember that I adopted a 5 yo male red pastel RTB. He is quite small and such cause of the previous owner stunting him. He is only 49 inches and almost as skinny as a toilet paper roll. The guy had him eating 1 large MOUSE once a week for the last 4 years.

Well from the get go he is a great eater for me. He takes within 15 secs at every feeding and I have brought him up to medium rats now so far. He has very obviously gained quite a bit of weight and his body is feeling very strong and tight.

Well long story short I came home from work last nite, feeding nite, and was shocked to find Punisher missing from his cage, yes I need to add bricks to the top now cause of how strong he is. After searching for what felt like forever, I was cared cause I have a Jack Russell Terrier and was afraid he might have went after the snake. Well come to find out I left my closet door in my bedroom open. Found Punisher nice and cozy curled up inside my breeder rat cage inside the hide in there. I'm also missing 3 small rats that I was letting grow for him, and he is obviously full lol.


Maybe he was hungry? Is it okay that he ate so much? He is usually very happy lately off 1 med rat and has never taken multiple before, I tried before upping the size.

Awww he wanted a buddy! or three! :D

Just keep an eye on him. I am sure he'll be fine. Maybe it's time to up his dinner size! :)

Glad you found him and the dog (and snake) are both safe!

holy cow! I've never heard of snakes breaking out of their cages only to break into the feeder cages :D Is the rat cage open top or something??

I have to say I'm impressed with your snake. And "maybe he was hungry?" is an understatement. He shouldn't be worse for wear for eating that much. Also, sometimes upping the size of prey for snakes can trigger an overall positive change in feeding aggression and overall hunger, don't really know why but it's something I've noticed in snakes I've taken care of.

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

holy cow! I've never heard of snakes breaking out of their cages only to break into the feeder cages :D Is the rat cage open top or something??

I have to say I'm impressed with your snake. And "maybe he was hungry?" is an understatement. He shouldn't be worse for wear for eating that much. Also, sometimes upping the size of prey for snakes can trigger an overall positive change in feeding aggression and overall hunger, don't really know why but it's something I've noticed in snakes I've taken care of.

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That's what shocked me too! and the rat cage has a closed lid but does have a cutout for the top of the water bottle to poke through. The snake pusked the bottle inside and used the hole to get in :P


Upping the size isn't an option yet, being on mediums is only 2 weeks old and they are just a tad larger than the largest part of his body. I also don't want to power feed him. Maybe I should try cutting back down to smalls and feed him 2?

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Awww he wanted a buddy! or three! :D

Just keep an eye on him. I am sure he'll be fine. Maybe it's time to up his dinner size! :)

Glad you found him and the dog (and snake) are both safe!

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The funny part is the rest of the rats, 4, were all hiding on top of the food dish since he was inside the hide :cool:

Well, just make sure he has a nice warm spot, and a LOOOONG week to relax and digest! :)

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Originally Posted by Wrongside

That's what shocked me too! and the rat cage has a closed lid but does have a cutout for the top of the water bottle to poke through. The snake pusked the bottle inside and used the hole to get in :P


Upping the size isn't an option yet, being on mediums is only 2 weeks old and they are just a tad larger than the largest part of his body. I also don't want to power feed him. Maybe I should try cutting back down to smalls and feed him 2?

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I was just responding to what yous aid about your snake not taking 2 feeders before you upped the size(whenever that was), and upping the size may have upped his appetite.

What no pics?!

Lol this is pretty funny though.

Make sure he gets back on heat and he'll probably be alright.

And this story is hilarious.

My Ball tried this this morning. He just didn't succeed in getting to the hamsters.:D