Feeder order....how many/what size best?

[Calift]

My late '08 normal female is still on the small side. She had a RI and mites in the past, which may of delayed her growth. She's a good eater and easily takes f/t weekly. I'd like to switch her over from mice to rats asap as I need to make an order soon. My question is, what size/amount should I get?

I'm thinking she could handle 1 rat pup weekly?...and ordering 50 of those..or should I start smaller? (these are from www.themousefactory.com)

Weight: 204 grams

[SoundUnsleep]

First of all: She is just soooo pretty! - Try spelling "puppy dog eyes". Awesome built too - nicely filled in.

Okay, I'll try to concentrate on the mice/rat switch: Looking at her weight and girth size you might want to consider rat weanlings. A rat pup is a bit small for her girth size and weight.

Just went downstairs and pulled some feeders out for you to see, so you can compare for yourself:

This is a rat pup


Here's a rat weanling


and another rat weanling


I used the lighter as a guideline behind the rats. Your ball python is one-and-a-half the size in girth of the lighter. The pup would be too small.

Good luck and thanx for posting pics of this little beauty!

[Calift]

Thanks so much for the compliments! She was actually blue a few days ago...her color is muchhh duller than normal. I'll try and post some pictures of her on a good day

The size comparisons are very helpful! I'm now thinking of getting 25 weanlings...and 25 medium rats...if she's continues to grow steadily.

[Calift]

Update from tonight

[stefanivanski]

That is a good looking BP