Feeder order....how many/what size best?

My late '08 normal female is still on the small side. She had a RI and mites in the past, which may of delayed her growth. She's a good eater and easily takes f/t weekly. I'd like to switch her over from mice to rats asap as I need to make an order soon. My question is, what size/amount should I get?

I'm thinking she could handle 1 rat pup weekly?...and ordering 50 of those..or should I start smaller? (these are from www.themousefactory.com)

Weight: 204 grams

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...g/DSC_0070.jpg
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First of all: She is just soooo pretty! - Try spelling "puppy dog eyes". Awesome built too - nicely filled in.

Okay, I'll try to concentrate on the mice/rat switch: Looking at her weight and girth size you might want to consider rat weanlings. A rat pup is a bit small for her girth size and weight.

Just went downstairs and pulled some feeders out for you to see, so you can compare for yourself:

This is a rat pup
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...here/rat27.jpg

Here's a rat weanling
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...here/rat33.jpg

and another rat weanling
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...here/rat43.jpg

I used the lighter as a guideline behind the rats. Your ball python is one-and-a-half the size in girth of the lighter. The pup would be too small.

Good luck and thanx for posting pics of this little beauty!

Thanks so much for the compliments! She was actually blue a few days ago...her color is muchhh duller than normal. I'll try and post some pictures of her on a good day :oops:

The size comparisons are very helpful! I'm now thinking of getting 25 weanlings...and 25 medium rats...if she's continues to grow steadily.

Update from tonight :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...DSC_0008-1.jpg

That is a good looking BP