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    Feeding schedule question

    Is there a time/weight that I should move my girl from a 5 day feeding schedule to a 7 day? And how about from a 7 day to a 10/14? My girl its about 430ish grams and taking small rats every 5 days. At what point do you switch it or do they just not eat when they stewed ready to switch?

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    I feed mine every 4 days until they hit the 500-600 range mark, then I feed every 8 days. After that I feed every 8 unless the BP doesn't want to.
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    Re: Feeding schedule question

    Quote Originally Posted by Brokenangelr View Post
    Is there a time/weight that I should move my girl from a 5 day feeding schedule to a 7 day? And how about from a 7 day to a 10/14? My girl its about 430ish grams and taking small rats every 5 days. At what point do you switch it or do they just not eat when they stewed ready to switch?

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    I would keep feeding a prey item thats 10% her weight every 5 days until she hits 500ish grams. Then move to a prey item thats 15% her weight every 7 days. But thats just my opinion.
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    Thanks for the responses. The small rats are within the 10-15% range and she's been downing them liked there is no tomorrow. I've been really lucky with her. Just want to make sure I am feeding her right. To think she was under 200 grams when I got her in February. Freaking amazing. Looks like the magic number is about 500. Thanks so much guys!

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