How much weight loss acceptable?

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Originally Posted by DWRVT

This is Chester at his current weight

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Oops - sorry everyone. Can't figure out how to post his pictures :(

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Try the taptalk app

Yes.. I am trying to fatten her up currently, but was expressing general guidelines and didn't say anything finalized- I even stated it all depends on aging and size. Attached a weight chart as well. Was only trying to help.

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Originally Posted by redshepherd

Different individuals can grow at vastly different rates, there isn't an exact "weight vs age". It all depends on the snake's growth and body condition.

A 3 year old female at only 1100g is actually very small.

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Don't be too worried about it. :gj: At the end of the day, they are all different and grow at different rates (sex, age, length, conditions, birth, breeding, etc all factor in). It sounds like he might be a little older than you thought anyways, which would again affect which weight he "should" be!

I still stand by just trying to offer him a small amounts of food over time. He's smart enough to eat when he's hungry and fast when he's not and will balance out his weight eventually:D Being a little chubby is better than starving too, so don't feel too bad!! :colbert:

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Originally Posted by DWRVT

Wow - ok thank you!! Yes I will get some pics pf him posted tomorrow.
He was definitely young when I got him (May 2018) but I can't seem to find his hatch date so yes, I guess he could be older than I think.
This is kinda breaking my heart - I did so much research and had so much anxiety making sure I was taking good care of him and sounds like I still wasn't doing the right thing for him.
I truly appreciate your help!!

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