Ok I'm probably gonna feed it every 2 weeks so she doesn't get to fat
05-09-2013, 11:01 PM
Daybreaker
Re: Not eating
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Originally Posted by Chilli lover
Ok I'm probably gonna feed it every 2 weeks so she doesn't get to fat
Feeding once a week is a healthy schedule; she won't get obese :) Feeding every 7-14 days is fine though for adults so it's up to you. I personally like feeding them more often (if they'll take it and still staying on a healthy schedule). For me that's every 5 days for the smaller ones and every 7 days for adults.
05-09-2013, 11:09 PM
Chilli lover
Kk thanks for the advise
05-09-2013, 11:19 PM
Inarikins
I don't like the idea of feeding a BP any less than once a week unless they're off food, but if they're a pet it doesn't really matter. I myself probably wouldn't ever go more than 7 or 8 days between offerings but I know some breeders feed their males once every two weeks when it's not the breeding season to keep their weight steady.
05-10-2013, 12:34 AM
rocknhorse76
Re: Not eating
I feed my BP a medium to large rat every 2 weeks, but he's an adult male. Your girl should be fed an appropriate sized rat every 7 days since she's still young. 3 weeks is way too long between feedings.
05-10-2013, 01:02 AM
Chilli lover
2 years for a Bp female is young? Lol didn't know that I figured 2 weeks was ok because she isn't a real aggressive eater but it doesn't hurt to try I guess
05-10-2013, 01:09 AM
rocknhorse76
Re: Not eating
What's her length and weight?
05-10-2013, 01:12 AM
Inarikins
Eh, if she's two and a decent size (ie an adult) she could very comfortably eat a 50-100 gram rat once a week for the rest of her life.
05-10-2013, 01:16 AM
Chilli lover
Haven't had the chance to weigh her I have to purchase a gram scale but she is almost 3 foot probably 2'9 but I will measure her Saturday since she ate her small rat today