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Re: Appropriate feeding size?
Originally Posted by Alleigh
Hi, we added this new girl to our collection. She weighs in at 865g. I asked the breeder what size she's eating.... she said rat pups. I personally feel like this is way small? Am I wrong? What size would you recommend? I saw possibly a small or medium rat? Tomorrow is feeding day trying to figure out all our beforehand. Thanks!
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At 865g, I would be feeding a small rat every 2 weeks. That assumes she’s a healthy 865g. If overweight same size but less frequently. If underweight every 7-10 days.
For her, per picture, I would feed a small rat every 10 days if she will take it. If she skips meals, go to every 2 weeks.
Last edited by dakski; 03-04-2021 at 06:07 PM.
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Re: Appropriate feeding size?
Thank you, she looks great otherwise (finally got the picture to upload in the original message). Thanks!
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I agree with what dakski said. She is beautiful! The breeder may have been feeding her smaller items more often, she doesn't look like she is terribly skinny.
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I agree with a small rat, but even if (?) you thought she needed a 'medium', it would be much better not to upsize so suddenly. You never want to be "seeing those rats again".
Never hurts to be on the smaller side, but too large CAN hurt if they upchuck it.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that
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Re: Appropriate feeding size?
Originally Posted by Ball_Pythons4life
Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that
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Re: Appropriate feeding size?
Originally Posted by Ball_Pythons4life
Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that
You don't need my help, it's right here on the site all the time, what we call a "sticky", meaning it's permanent for reference.
But you recently joined so you're forgiven, there's a lot to "find" on this site!
Upper left>>> Forum >>> scroll down to https://ball-pythons.net/forums/foru...2-BP-Husbandry
>>> (5th one down) https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ing-Guidelines
Last edited by Bogertophis; 03-04-2021 at 11:12 PM.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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I remember reading it before I joined but I just couldn't seem to find it again
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