How much to feed???

[PitOnTheProwl]

I dont understand why he got all mad?

Could be the fact that everyone starts on the "you cannot take care of it so give it to someone who can" OR "if you dont want to buy food then give it to someone who can"........either one rubs me the wrong way without asking the WHY FIRST?!?!?!

[Swingline0.0.1]

Well, in all fairness to the other posters on her the OP did state they were switching to mice because rats were too expensive. On the other issue maybe you can convince your parents to let the snake come live with you for the health of the snake?
-Jimi

[SiQ']

Could be the fact that everyone starts on the "you cannot take care of it so give it to someone who can" OR "if you dont want to buy food then give it to someone who can"........either one rubs me the wrong way without asking the WHY FIRST?!?!?!

I agree with that but there where 4 people that asked the size and weight of the snake but he didnt respond to that. I feel like if people want a good answer and the help they are seeking take some pics of your snake... if they are to lazy to do that then keep feeding into what awful situation they have made it out to be they deserve the harsh criticism. No one is attacking him people on here only care about the well being of the snakes

[PitOnTheProwl]

if they are to lazy to do that then keep feeding into what awful situation they have made it out to be they deserve the harsh criticism.

Now we know it is a kid, havent gotten an age or any other information but whos to say they didnt just get run off because some peoples mouth can our-run their brain? What good does that do for any animal or reputation of any site??

No one is attacking him people on here only care about the well being of the snakes

First post was to get rid of it, How is that not going to piss someone off and get defensive?? 2 of our 10 balls are rescues and I am sure we will have more to come! I could have had 3 more rescues BUT I dont have space for them right now and I know that wouldnt make their situation any better.
It is better it inform people on what to do than tell them to give it up! Just like reptiles, go look in your shelters and see how many "pit-bulls" are in there and why. No one realizes the amount of work ANY pet takes and they just want one to say they have "cool name of animal" This kid seems to want to try so our help IS WHAT IS NEEDED.

[SiQ']

I agree with you there but if your doing something wrong you need to be rdy and willing to take criticism in some shape or form but like you said he is prob young.

[PitOnTheProwl]

You should be able to get away with 1 sm rat every couple weeks as long as your dad keeps an eye on everything else.
I know rats are not as cheep as mice but if you feed 4 mice @ $1.75 ( to be conservative) you are already up to $7.00 so you might as well spend the extra buck and get one rat.
Feedings will go faster and be a lot easier than trying to feed multiples.
What city are you in, there might even be someone here that would be willing to help get you rats, maybe one of our people in your area that breeds

[BlueTongueBallPython]

Im in northern chicago

[BlueTongueBallPython]

Ok, hes about 3ft 10in. And i can barley get my fingers to touch around him. And its that my mom doesnt want the snake. And my dad will change the light bulb and clean poop and change water, hes just to busy to do the whple feesing thing, he does the water at like 2am. anything else? and thank you to the people who stuck up for me! O, and im 13. Sorry i didnt respond soon, i waa at soccer

[BlueTongueBallPython]

Im sorry im 14 now . Lol

[ryan427]

Im sorry im 14 now . Lol

if your going to keep him, feed him 2 to 3 adult mice every 2 weeks and make sure ypur dad can keep a good eye on him. read the care sheet on ball pythons and make sure u get is habitat in good shape . good luck