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  • 08-30-2013, 11:55 PM
    MarcsReptileShed
    mice
    how can i determine the right size small adult mice?
  • 08-30-2013, 11:56 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Snakes only shed when they need to, because your BP is growing slower than normal he doesn't need to shed yet. Get a few small adult mice in him and he should shed relativity quickly.
  • 08-30-2013, 11:57 PM
    kat_black181
    Re: ball python weight & shedding
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MarcsReptileShed View Post
    how can i determine the right size small adult mice?

    Find the largest area on your snake (around the girth). Make sure the mouse is no bigger than that.
  • 08-30-2013, 11:59 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Re: mice
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MarcsReptileShed View Post
    how can i determine the right size small adult mice?

    You want to feed a rodent as wide or slightly wider than the fattest part of the snake. With young BP's you can also use the 15% rule.

    The 15% rule says that a BP should eat 15% of it's body weight once per week. So in your case:

    90 grams x 0.15 = 13.5 grams

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kat_black181 View Post
    Find the largest area on your snake (around the girth). Make sure the mouse is no bigger than that.

    The mouse can be slightly larger without any issues.
  • 08-31-2013, 12:00 AM
    kat_black181
    Re: ball python weight & shedding
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
    The mouse can be slightly larger without any issues.

    Ahh. :-) Thanks!
  • 08-31-2013, 12:01 AM
    MarcsReptileShed
    mice
    so how many small adult mice is that a week?
  • 08-31-2013, 12:03 AM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Re: mice
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MarcsReptileShed View Post
    so how many small adult mice is that a week?

    It should be 1, but there isn't a standard weight/naming system for feeder rodents. You will have to see what your local supplier sells.
  • 08-31-2013, 12:06 AM
    MarcsReptileShed
    mice
    okay thank you for your help with everything definitely a knowledgeable man! Im gonna get him a small adult mouse asap! Than hopefully hell shed for me!:):)
  • 08-31-2013, 12:13 AM
    Shera
    He does look skinny, don't be worried about the shed, they do that when they have to, because they're growing. Just feed prey that is a bit larger than his widest part. I would suggest going to rats as soon as you can, they are better for them and if they get real big they will need them anyway, so it's better to start young.

    ETA: If you are feeding live I strongly suggest feeding prekilled or frozen/thawed prey.
  • 08-31-2013, 12:20 AM
    MarcsReptileShed
    frozen thawed
    speaking of which i was just about to ask,ive been trying to convert over to frozen thawed im actually going to try to feed him right now a frozen thawed mouse, i have the feeding tongs and i try to make it move as realistic as possible, but he just doesnt seem interested... any ideas or tips?
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