feeders

[Kara]

My 12-16 lb breeder girls eat medium/lg (on the small side of lg, if that makes sense) rats every 10-14 days, depending on the snake & the rat. The "girth/lump" rule is pointless with bloods & STPs, as these snakes have very slow metabolisms & voracious feeding responses, and that combo can quickly lead to obesity.

Babies I'll feed good-sized (slightly noticeable bulge) meals every 7-10 days, but usually back them off by their first birthday or as necessary. Little ones will grow fairly quickly, big ones just get fat.

[littleindiangirl]

[edit] Hah, she beat me. dang

[littleindiangirl]

Wow Kara, do you have a notifier set up for when we call your name? Awesome

[Kara]

Wow Kara, do you have a notifier set up for when we call your name? Awesome

My Spidey Senses were tingling.

[2kdime]

Ok so I wonder if that's the reason my guy doesn't have the verocious (sp) feeding response.

Because he's getting fed more than he needs?

Hmmmmm......

[littleindiangirl]

well, I think they are like all snakes in that manner, if they are getting enough/ more than enough to eat, they will refuse.

My little short tail doesnt have a voracious feeding response at all. He's quite cute actually, he half asses a strike, grabs it and pulls it into his hide where he will look at it for a while, then decide he's hungry enough to eat it. (he gets f/t)

Jade, holy crap. She is the sweetest thing ever, but once I throw in a rat. !WHAM!, I think they die from impact. lol, I think every snake is different. It could be that she's full, but I cant really say.

[Krazy99CL]

Hmmm. Smalls really? Just doesn't seem like itd be enough ya know?

I always figured to feed slightly less than girth.

How's she doin on smalls? Are you talking small smalls or like 75 grams and up?

At first I started smalls every two weeks. worked fine for me and her. Although had some mediums and she took it down like nothing. I shouldnt but its every 2 weeks for her. But im thinking about moving it back down to smalls. every 2 weeks. As a matter of fact. I posted some new videos if anyone is interested.
http://youtube.com/profile?user=nemesisazn

I have a 1.5-2year old STP female that is around 3 ft and 1800-2000g. She's on 1-2 weaned rats(from Big Cheese Rodents) every 7-10 days. Keeps her happy and growing.

Sounds small, but what ever works. Thats just the same as a small every two weeks about right? If your doing weaned every 7-10days.