" Too hopper or not to hopper that is the question"

[Trey]

Ok, My sav. is about 10-11 inches and he has taken frozen hoppers before but I don't know how many he can take per feeding and how often I should offer? Everyday, every other day? I heard alot of different opinions on this subject. Also should I still offer crickets or is it best to get him on hoppers and leave it at that? Thanks, Trey

[SatanicIntention]

Savannahs really need to be on a mainly insect diet with a small rodent here and there. Feeding mainly rodents will cause them to get quite obese. At least the insects make them move and have to chase the insects around. Roaches are a good staple, as are grasshoppers, crickets, superworms, etc. You will have a much healthier, longer-lived Savannah if you feed an insect diet versus feeding a rodent diet.

It is ok to give them a small mouse every 2 weeks or so as a treat. Hoppers give them a run for their money

[Trey]

Ok thanks, The reason I asked is because someone on here said to get him on whole prey as soon as possible and I assumed they were talking about rodents. When do you know when crickets are too small for them?

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Ok thanks, The reason I asked is because someone on here said to get him on whole prey as soon as possible and I assumed they were talking about rodents. When do you know when crickets are too small for them?

When they won't hunt them anymore. My sav is 2' and he still loves chasing crickets and roaches. I would invest in a large colony of non climbing roaches. Roaches are easy to keep, smell free, and come in all different sizes!

[Trey]

Ok thanks alot. Where can I get the roaches I need?

[fish21]

http://www.proexotics.com/store/home.php?cat=257