Purchased a Pastel Enchi female on 6/30/19 at 8 to 12 weeks old. First weigh-in was on 7/10 at 105 grams. I've been feeding once a week. My first feeding was a live hopper, then F/T mice hoppers, F/T medium (13g) & large (18g+) mice. Going up in size was not necessarily by choice, but by availability while I was figuring out from who and what to order. I have attempted to stick to the 10-15% rule, and I'm OCD so I have weighed the mice. A couple were over 15% but under 18%. First time seeing her take them down I was worried, but went without issue. She has been a great eater from day 1. The last mouse or two were 20g before receiving my F/T rat pups with some coming in low on weight at 17g.
She was weighed on 8/24 at 149 grams and fed a 17g rat (11.4%). Usually after eating she stays in her cool hide for up to about 3 days before coming out an being somewhat active. This week, it was only a day or two before she was out and very active seeming to be, to me, "on the hunt". Should I feed more often? Just feel like she's ready for more. Or Just sick to my once a week?
BTW, no husbandry issues. Herpstat 2 controlling UTH and CHE. Humidity is 50% - 60%.
(Also, I know the OCD and specific numbers mean nothing to her and she is an opportune eater. I just like to track for myself)
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