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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
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thank you so much for the help!
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
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thank you so much for the help! I really appreciate it
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
I'm looking to switch mine over to rats as well, but I was told that it helps to make the rat smell like a mouse- either by rubbing mouse bedding on the rat, or even thawing the two together.
Dante is still intimidated by the rat as yours is, but I was told to wait a bit longer until he's more established weight-wise, and can comfortably miss a meal or two. But like others have said, some never take a mouse.
1.0 Pumpkin Pied BP
0.1 Bearded dragon
1.2 Leopard gecko
0.1 Ornate Pacman Frog
Last edited by Awesomethepossum; 09-06-2019 at 06:50 PM.
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
Originally Posted by Idon'tknow
I feed him adult mice (or at least I've been told they are adult mice) that weigh about 10 grams (they might weigh a little more than that but I don't have any with me right now so I can't check)
he weighs around 285 grams
10 grams is what I feed to a BP out of the egg and adult mouse is 25 to 35 grams, jumbos up to 45 to 50 grams so it's not the wrong prey just the wrong size.
Last edited by Stewart_Reptiles; 09-06-2019 at 07:16 PM.
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
i am "rehabing a 'rescue' snake. I took it to the vet due to my concerns with being so much smaller than online guidelines. Probably born Aug 2018. his weight increased from 135 gr (6/21/19) to 296 gr (9/29/19).
roughly a little under 3 months. the vet said he was not too small and that he would never be a large snake. I realize that every snake is different like so many other posts have mentioned. I did increase him from hopers to adult mice and then to 1 small rat. It doesnt sound like my rehab snake is typical. It sounds like you have tried all the right things. Have you kept a feeding chart. I can see how this snake is growing/eating/times/weights/etc. You are doing a good job. If you still have doubts take him to a certified ARAV.org vet in your area. Good luck
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
Originally Posted by Awesomethepossum
1.0 Pumpkin Pied BP
0.1 Bearded dragon
1.2 Leopard gecko
0.1 Ornate Pacman Frog
Lol, this guy looks like hes expecting me to answer a riddle before allowing me to pass through his cave.
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Re: I need help getting my ball python's weight up please
Originally Posted by Joykoins
Lol, this guy looks like hes expecting me to answer a riddle before allowing me to pass through his cave.
Tallulah is a beast. Feeding time is scary, she's a food dumpster and has gone around the tongs to try to grab my hand numerous times. And pacman frogs don't let go. :/
BTW she's only a baby XD Just like my snake, she's about 3 months old.
1.0 Pumpkin Pied BP, 0.1 Bearded dragon, 1.2 Leopard gecko, 0.1 Ornate Pacman Frog
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