Hello BP Forum.....
Recently I purchased a 25 pack of jumbo mice from the local repticon (my 1st bulk purchase from anywhere). The jumbo sized mice were advertised as 26 - 45 grams. As I took inventory, I found there to be only two mice that weigh 35 grams, a couple around 23-24g and the rest are between 26 - 30g. Is this normal and should I expect these type of ranges when I order from the big name places (i.e. Perfect Prey, etc..).
Also, since my BP has just gone over the 300gram mark, is it still ok to feed him the sizes that I have? Meaning these are way under the recommended 10-15% range. I've NEVER offered him more then one at a time. I'm not even sure if he would take it since he's a secretive eater and drags everything back into his hide. For the record, I've never seen him digest a feeder so I don't know at what point in the night he decides to eat (if I'm forced to drop the mouse and leave the room). On occasion, I get lucky and he strikes and grabs and drags the food back into the cage.
Also, my plan is once he gets to about 400grams and I deplete some over my feeder inventory, I'm going to try again introducing rats since it was such a struggle the 1st time.
Thanks for your help!
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