feeding guide?

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

I don't usually offer my snakes more than (2) prey items per feeding. At his size I'd feed him roughly 15-20% of his body weight. It sounds like you'll have to get some mice hoppers soon. :)

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got it: no more than two.

and soon will be today! i have to run errands after work so i'll be stopping by petsmart to see what they have. thank you so much!

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

here's a guide i found:

Mouse size/feeding guide (taken from the Munson feeding plan):
Snake (4 – 15g) = 1 Pinkie (0.5 – 3g) - feed every 4 to 5 days
Snake (16 – 23g) = 2 pinkies (3 – 4g) - feed every 5 to 6 days
Snake (24 – 30g) = small fuzzy (3 – 6g) - feed every 6 to 7 days
Snake (30 – 50g) = fuzzy (7 – 9g) - feed every 6 to 7 days
Snake (51 – 90g) = fluff/hoppers (7 – 12g) - feed every 6 to 7 days
Snake (91-170g) = Small Adult/Weaned (13-18g) - feed every 7 days (Includes medium mice 16 - 20g)
Snake (170g+) = Large (19 to 25g) - feed every 7 to x days
Snake (400+) = X large (30g +) - feed every 10 to x days


looks like i've been underfeeding. :( i will definitely start beefing up his diet come next feeding.

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First off, I can't figure out how I missed this thread last night...

Secondly, thanks for sharing that chart. I haven't really found a good one for colubrids and have just been feeding what leaves a bit of a lump and going with the 10-15% guideline. Turns out I've been fairly accurate to the chart, phew!!!

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

First off, I can't figure out how I missed this thread last night...

Secondly, thanks for sharing that chart. I haven't really found a good one for colubrids and have just been feeding what leaves a bit of a lump and going with the 10-15% guideline. Turns out I've been fairly accurate to the chart, phew!!!

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glad to help. hopefully with this info i'll stay on the right path with Corny! :)

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

glad to help. hopefully with this info i'll stay on the right path with Corny! :)

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chart or no chart, Corny is in good hands :gj:

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

chart or no chart, Corny is in good hands :gj:

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i like to think so, too! ;)

This chart helps me too. Thanks. I'm happy I was doing it right lol