weighing scales???

[mattramsfan]

is it a good idea to have a scale to weigh my bp.... i wanna get one but they are like 40 bucks for a decent one... i know its not a MUST HAVE item but is it a good idea???

[Alexandra V]

I think it is, because it gives me a handle on how much I'm feeding and how much my snakes are gaining. Also, if your snake ever goes on a hunger strike, you can monitor and make sure it isn't losing weight easily with a plain old scale that you can find in a kitchen store. Not absolutely necessary, but I would still recommend one if you can maybe find one on sale at a kitchen store or something.

[mdfreak2]

reptile basics have them for 34.99 and yes they are great to have for a bp so u can tell if they are losing weight when they go off feeding for whatever reasons. so yea i would recommend having one.

[Kymberli]

I'm glad I have one. It's a nice way to track their health, monitor significant weight gain or loss. I keep up-to-date weights in my "BP Records" in case I would ever need to look back and discuss weight change with a vet for any reason whatsoever. In my opinion, it's a good idea.

[SlitherinSisters]

Eh. If you just have one for a pet I say no. Even if you have several as pets, it's really not a need. The biggest use for it is breeding and selling BPs. If your snake stops eating and loses enough weight to become worrisome you can tell just by looking at them.

[mattramsfan]

so if i bought a scale... is 11 pound max enough

[spitzu]

More than enough, but if you're buying one solely for your BP I would find one that measures in grams as well.

[mattramsfan]

ok. ya it weighs in grams as well. just making sure.... i have had him since 09 so he is getting to be a big boy... just didnt know how much a full grown adult male will end up weighing... like his max weight

[spitzu]

I haven't seen anyone bragging about their males' size, but I do remember seeing one for sale at 2500 grams (half of your scale's capacity), which I think is pretty big unless you found one of those jumbo African monsters.

[Simple Man]

I agree with most everything said above. If you have a single pet or two then you should be seeing your animal enough to tell if it isn't doing well. When you are breeding, selling, or own lots of snakes I think it is a great idea to have a scale for records. I even record the size of meals if I have the time. That being said, overall, I think as a responsible owner everyone should have a scale. I bought mine from Walmart for $30 something dollars and it weighs up to 5000 grams.

Regards,

B