growth spurt?

[Lucas339]

for the past month, my lesser has been really aggressive. he used to be laid back and nothing to be worried about but lately he has gone through a mood shift. when i open the tub, he quickly comes at me in strike position. it happens day or night. i also see him eyeing me when im in the room by the rack. he has gone through a total shift in personality and has bit me twice in the past few weeks. one my fault, the other....well who can you blame?!?

[frankykeno]

Lucas, how's his feeding response? Is it possible that going through a growth spurt he's ready for a bit bigger prey each week? Does he seem reasonably satisfied with his current meal size and schedule or continue to hunt a lot rather than go off to quietly digest during the 48 hours post feeding?

[Lucas339]

im following the 10 percent rule. but he hunts the night after. feeding response is amazing. i open the tub just enough to get the rat in and he hits it before its lowered in the tub.

[jblaze]

If I were a snake and I behaved like this, I would be saying "THANK YOU!, I have only been waiting for this since the last time, that's why I bit you, because I am STARVING, so you better be feeding me another mouse after this."

[coldbloodaddict]

Sounds like he needs more food!

How much does he weigh and what type/size prey item are You feeding?

[llovelace]

Lucas give that boy bigger food, lol

[Lucas339]

ill have to double check but i think he is up to 400-430ish range and im feeding 39-42gram ish small rats every 5 days.