Like having to feed 3-4 mice where one rat would work.
Try a 1300g pastel male that will down 8 to 10 at a time :O:O
01-27-2014, 02:54 PM
satomi325
Rats and mice of equal size have the same nutritional count. The only difference is that you can feed a larger rat compared to several mice at a time.
Its just a matter of convenience and whether or not your snake will take more than one prey at a time.
01-27-2014, 02:59 PM
BulkMice
Re: Mice vs. Rats
Gram for Gram they are really close from a nutritional standpoint. 2x 35+ gram mice would weigh about about the same as a large "small rat" at around 70-80 grams. It may be beneficial from a monetary stand point to stay on mice as long as possible :D
01-27-2014, 03:10 PM
KryptBaby
is there a nutritional difference though?
01-27-2014, 03:26 PM
BulkMice
the differences are almost nil.
A 3-10 gram mouse has more calories per gram than a <10 gram rat and a slightly higher fat percentage makeup.
A 10+ gram rat has 5.55 calories per gram Kcal content whereas a 10+ gram mouse has 5.25 calories per gram Kcal content. macro nutrient breakdown is real similar.
actuall yes and no, its in the BP section ;):cool:
Well, that is embarassing. I apologize. I only read the poll question, and it said "snake" not "ball python", so I didn't even think to check the section it was in...
In which case, I choose rats :oops:
01-27-2014, 06:45 PM
PitOnTheProwl
Re: Mice vs. Rats
Quote:
Originally Posted by NH93
Well, that is embarassing. I apologize. I only read the poll question, and it said "snake" not "ball python", so I didn't even think to check the section it was in...
In which case, I choose rats :oops:
Its all good. I have been there too ;)
01-27-2014, 07:29 PM
Orthopox
I'm thinking about starting my woma on rats instead of keeping him on mice because he is too skinny.
