Re: Crazy rat - it's feeding day - need help!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by
galequin
Yes large mice, sorry still learning prey sizes! Haven't gotten a scale so not sure about weight she takes em w/no problem. If I had to guess a weight I would say 200-300g? no clue really she's about 3 months old though if you can imagine a snake that size/age range bigger than all the snakes her age though. Bought her from a colony of 300 that all hatched out within a few days of each other n everytime I go pick up food I peek in at the others who look like they've barely grown.
She's just bigger because you're actually feeding her a decent amount, as opposed to many pet stores. At that size, she can take even up to rat weanlings (~25-40g). If the pup still leaves a little bulge in her belly, just stick with those for a bit longer. I would switch her off of mice for good, because adult mice can definitely cause some damage and as she gets bigger you also don't want to be feeding multiple mice when one rat would do. It will be easiest if you get a digital kitchen scale to weigh her and her food, so you know what you're feeding and how she's growing. Oh, and just gently drop the rodent in the tub when you feed. Trying to stun or disorient it can often lead to panic and therefore more danger to your snake. Good luck!
