My new BP ate for the first time! Feeding question, help appreciated

[stevepoppers]

I fed mine three big mice the last two times, but I'm switching to f/t rats tonight. Thawing right now, actually...

[Kaorte]

You could, I have. There is a higher chance of regurgitation, but since he's probably not constricting them this shouldn't be an issue. I would recommend one prey item that is the correct weight.

Higher chance of regurgitation? Where did you hear that? There are plenty of people here who have full grown snakes that will only eat mice. They might eat 5-6 mice in one sitting once every week. I have never heard of any of them having an issue keeping the food down, and personally neither have I.

[Brstin2flames]

Higher chance of regurgitation? Where did you hear that? There are plenty of people here who have full grown snakes that will only eat mice. They might eat 5-6 mice in one sitting once every week. I have never heard of any of them having an issue keeping the food down, and personally neither have I.

So then you're saying I could just weigh out the rest of the pinkies I have and feed him the proper weight in those, then get the correct size?

[Kaorte]

So then you're saying I could just weigh out the rest of the pinkies I have and feed him the proper weight in those, then get the correct size?

Yes but you might be feeding him 5-6 at a time which is ridiculous for a snake his size. Also, constricting and swallowing takes a lot of energy. If the snake is not eating the right amount, especially at such young an age, he may not have enough energy to constrict and eat them all.

If you want to feed the snake the rest of the pinkies you have then go for it, but in my opinion you are wasting yours and the snakes time and energy. Just toss them.

[Brstin2flames]

Kaorte, thanks for the advice. I will just toss them. I'd rather my BP be healthy and getting the food he needs rather than save a few bucks by feeding the pinkies!

Thanks again!