Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
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Originally Posted by Grim91Z
I saw your pic, and my 22" BP looks to be about the same girth. When they become adults (I assume) the girth starts showing. Of course, if it's a male don't expect as much girth as a female (as already stated). And yes, he/she is a cutie. :D
i would kno what to expect if i knew what the sex was!!! :taz:
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
If you're that concerned, find someone to probe it. :D
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
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Originally Posted by Grim91Z
If you're that concerned, find someone to probe it. :D
can i just POP the hemipenes out?
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
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Originally Posted by Grim91Z
Have an expert do it. ;)
i dont kno ne experts...:(
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
There isn't any secret way of determining sex. There's popping and probing. Both should be learned by someone who is experienced. Popping isn't easy for everyone. Without proper instruction you are likely to missex the animal. I'd advise taking the animal to a vet.
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
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Originally Posted by rmune0750
its eating 1 mouse every week and 1/2...the mice im feeding the snake r only about 3-4 inches long....and the snake is about 2 feet long...im pretty sure its 2 feet long but its really hard to measure perfectly when the snake is moving all over the place.....
Not length, girth. The width of the snake/mouse at their middle (belly). Your snake should be eating prey that is the same width he is at his mid-section.
I would think that if your snake is about 24" long, 1 mouse every 10 days isn't quite enough. I personally would either feed 2 large mice every 10 days or one large mouse every 7 days. The best thing would be to get him on weanling rats, but if you can't get them then make sure you buy big mice. :)
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
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Originally Posted by JenHarrison
The best thing would be to get him on weanling rats
Why would weanling rats be "the best thing"?
-adam
Re: *Why does my snake seem much skinnier then everyone elses snakes?*
Bigger than mice? It sounds to me like his snake is big enough to eat prey larger than mice and I thought it may be easier for him to feed one prey item rather than multiple.
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My yearlings eat two medium mice a week and they are certainly not experiencing any missed meal cramps. Rats aren't necessarily necessary! ;)
Mousers:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...e/Pandora1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...ivan/Echo5.jpg
