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    Question Feeding?

    i have a 8 month old pthon who is 265g could i feed her two grown mice?

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    Yes. And most likely very soon, 3 grown mice. You should switch to weaned rats, if you can. And when the snake gets about 400 grams or so, switch to small rats.
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    i feed frozen and the petsmart near my house said they dont have weaned rats

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    It's going to get expensive to keep using petsmart. You should probably just order online and buy a bag or two.

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    I would switch to rats now while you have a chance. Your snake should take a rat pup. Do it before its too late and develop a taste for mice.

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    That weight sounds awfully small for an 8 month-old... I know snakes grow at different rates, but all of mine were at LEAST 500-600g by that age. What has it been eating in the past, and how often? I think it could handle two small-ish mice by now, and I agree about finding a new source for the mice - Petsmart/Petco grossly overcharges, at least around here (since they don't technically sell "feeders," just pet mice).
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    Re: Feeding?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeo123 View Post
    It's going to get expensive to keep using petsmart. You should probably just order online and buy a bag or two.
    wheres a good place to get feeders online?

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    I'm not sure where you live, but I'd look out for pet expos. They are generally the best place to stock up. Also, I'd start to feed your ball rats. It is easier for your snake to eat once, rater then lots of small meals. I know I have a couple balls who strike once, and after that they wont go near a second meal.

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    i have a baby bp that ive had for about 2 months hes doing great hes like 135 grams i just switched to adult mice the smallest they had was 20 grams he had his first one last week did great but i dont wanna get him to into mice i wanna switch to rats should i get some rat fuzzies from the website, good investment?

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