Quote Originally Posted by Sammy412 View Post
ALso, a rat pup is WAY too small. That's what I start hatchlings on. They rat should be as big around as the biggest part of your snake. And NEVER leave a live rat unattended with your snake. I agree with the post above....get a heat mat for under the cage and get your temps/husbandry right. A heat rock is only good for one thing......cut the cord off and use it as a paperweight. Seriously your snake can burn himself alive on a heat rock.
We thought a rat pup was too small as well but we gave the seller the benefit of the doubt. The live rat that we bought is the correct size. I have heard that about heat rocks but I thought it was just a myth. I do have another question, why does the enclosure need to be smaller?

Thanks!