Hopper mouse or fuzzy rat

[First_time_herp]

Well sinse Link is a bit underweight I was wondering if it would be better for him next feeding to get a fuzzy rat instead of the hopper mice he usually gets. Because they're fatter you know.Is this a good idea?

[Super_Smash]

how long is he?? do you know how much he weighs??

[Adam_Wysocki]

Go for the rats if he'll take them. I only use hopper mice for the first meal or two (if they won't take rats) with all of my hatchlings then switch up to either large fuzzy rats for small mice. Unless your ball is a tiny one, hopper mice may be too small. Many of my hatchlings will take small adult mice for their first meal!

Hope this helps.

-adam

[led4urhead]

Yea .. if he's big enough .. go for it. I've always tried to get my little guys/gals on rats as early as possible.

[sk8er4life]

i think i need to ge my girl on to rats cuz shes growin real fast and has almost out grown the large mice!

[First_time_herp]

Ok, cool then. Rat it is.

[Astra_Valyesky]

Rat's also have more nutrients than regular mice, so if he'll take them it'll also be healthier and more satisfying to his diet

[First_time_herp]

Really? Cool! Now I just have to figure out the size. *heads over to rodentpro.com*

[Schlyne]

Neat. I was wondering about mixing in rat pups myself. I will have to order some and try feeding a few here and there.

[Brandon.O]

You mean like mixing them with mice ??

I wouldent do that.....it would be to confusing for the snake,I would just continue feeding mice until your snake is big enough for a rat.