Ya'll were NOT kiddin!!

I need to post some pics to this effect: Two of our BPs from the same clutch, one made the transition to rats the other did not - the difference will amaze you. Betty who succeeded in doing so has had to be bumped to a bigger enclosure the difference is that dramatic.

When do you switch them to rats? Sophie is about 4mos old and weighs 200 grams....I had to give her 2 adult mice yesterday (they were on the small side though) and you still really couldn't see much of a bulge when she was done......

Hey Will, thanks. I didn't start it but it seems like a good cause

I really would like to see those pics, Smulkin

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Originally Posted by sophie42204

When do you switch them to rats?

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I go by the rule that as long as the prey is the appropriate size for the snake, the earlier the switch the better. One correctly sized meal is better than two smaller ones, in my opinion.

Congrats on the switch over Eddie!

Man, I thought it was in my head cuz Ozzy has been on small rats for 4 weeks and is puttin it on also :)
My Vet told me in his opinion it was good to feed adult mice while their young then as they close in on 8-12 mos switch.
He is lovin life munchin rats and chillin in his new house.

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I really would like to see those pics, Smulkin

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Finally got em:

Betty (Beatrice) is the lighter colored one with more girth - she made the transition to rats 5 weeks ago and weighs in at 816g.
Benny (Bene****) is the darker who didn't want to make the transition (he's getting there) and weighs in at 562g.

http://www.madwag.com/herpics/transition.jpg
http://www.madwag.com/herpics/benbetjul04a.jpg
http://www.madwag.com/herpics/benbetjul04b.jpg

i REALLY like the second picture, it just seems so cool looking

those are very kewl pix!

The middle picture is incredible! Definitely a Kodak moment! :)

Gracias - yeah they never waste any time at all cuddling up like that lol.