Difference between a good eater and a bad eater

I got this trio of snakes back in late May...
1.0 Pastel
0.1 Mojave
0.1 Spider
all 2010's all started at around 400g I think the spider female had a 50-70g lead on the other two.

Well the pastel and mojave have been picky and infrequent eaters. The mojave went on a 3 month fast and wouldnt eat ANYTHING. She just now got on a regular feeding schedule and eats weekly. The pastel eats every other week or so...either he takes the meal or he doesnt...hes a pill with frozen/thawed.
The spider on the other hand has not missed a single feeding unless in shed.
So now they look like this...

1.0 Pastel 500g
0.1 Mojave 550g
0.1 Spider 950g

What a difference in these snakes! Im so proud of the spider, she has grown into such a big girl and is easily one of my favorites of all my snakes. Cant wait to see what she'll be at come breeding on her 3rd year.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...cture222-2.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...cture229-2.jpg

Are the other 2 males?

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Originally Posted by mues155

1.0 Pastel
0.1 Mojave
0.1 Spider

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Pastel is male
Mojave and Spider female

This has nothing to do with sex really.
Ive had males grow at faster rates than females before.
Im showing what a difference a great eater can make.
Of course it does depend on the individual snake but a good eater should have a steady growth rate.
I just like that I have a '10 at 900g :P

I keep meaning to get some pictures of my trio that includes some difficult eaters! It's incredible the difference between a snake that's eating regularly and one that's being a brat.

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Originally Posted by babyknees

I keep meaning to get some pictures of my trio that includes some difficult eaters! It's incredible the difference between a snake that's eating regularly and one that's being a brat.

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it really does make a huge difference! :gj:

And this is why I love spiders. They may be quirky, but I've never had one that wasn't a bottomless pit. :D

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Originally Posted by AK907

And this is why I love spiders. They may be quirky, but I've never had one that wasn't a bottomless pit. :D

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Beat me to it.... I have 0 spiders that dont eat like crazy. I actually keep alot of spider projects because I know the females will grow like crazy because they all EAT LIKE CRAZY

I hear you. I bought 3 '10 girls at Tinley, they were all about the same size, and now a year later two of them are about 700 grams and the mojave just broke 1k!

Yeah my Jan '11 Spider is a pig she is over 1000g.... I put her on "diet" she doesn't get leftovers as often but I think she hates me a little for it. :)

Nice so its not just my spider girl who eats like a little piggy.

Im just so happy with her. anything spider holds a special place with me, I really love the morph, love them so much I just bought a new 09 spider female at 1300g. gettting another year head start on some lesser bees :D

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Originally Posted by jjmitchell

Beat me to it.... I have 0 spiders that dont eat like crazy. I actually keep alot of spider projects because I know the females will grow like crazy because they all EAT LIKE CRAZY

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x3...My spider holdback that hatched June 4th is over 600g now (with a 5-7 day feeding schedule)!

Thats so awesome that they have such a growth rate.
Does anyone notice this kind of thing with spider combos as well?

Gorgeous kids you got there adriane

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Originally Posted by mues155

Nice so its not just my spider girl who eats like a little piggy.

Im just so happy with her. anything spider holds a special place with me, I really love the morph, love them so much I just bought a new 09 spider female at 1300g. gettting another year head start on some lesser bees :D

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You should post a pic of the new girl.:D

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Originally Posted by mues155

Thats so awesome that they have such a growth rate.
Does anyone notice this kind of thing with spider combos as well?

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My bumblebee male hit 700g at 6 months old and successfully bred two females last winter!

My spider is the same way. She is my absolute best eater, never hesitates to take food and is gaining weight like a champ in a month she's gone from 100 grams to 250 grams. I am so proud of her. :)

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Originally Posted by Annarose15

My bumblebee male hit 700g at 6 months old and successfully bred two females last winter!

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nice! :gj:

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Originally Posted by supercinnamon1day

You should post a pic of the new girl.:D

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http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...cture265-2.jpg
Shes wonderful Mark! Ill tell you after only having her a few days she is not shy at all I love it! :D
This is a 09 female spider at 1300g.