Start baby snakes on rats or mice?

I feed rats as soon as possible. If the snake is big enough to take rat pink, rat's it is. I'll feed mice to stubborn hatchlings only if I must. Most snakes will make the switch without problems.

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Originally Posted by CryHavoc17

Ive had some run ins with some very very very stubborn mousers, so I try to stick to rats as much as possible. Balls have never been too much of a pain but my some of my carpets have. Try getting a 6 foot female carpet up to breeding weight on adult mice.... not a fun experience. Tough love was not helpful at all with her, she just didnt eat for 6 months.

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If you're still fighting this battle, try chicken, quail or rabbit. Carpets won't refuse those.