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    Re: Weight gain

    Quote Originally Posted by decensored View Post
    As long as the combined weight of the rodents is appropriate for the BP's size (10-15% of its body weight) than you can absolutely feed multiples.

    It's hard to find large ASF where I am, so I feed 3 or 4 small ASF every week. For my Bp's that are on Norway Rats I find the medium and large rats can make them nervous so I feed multiple smalls.

    Cheers.
    P.s. You don't want to force weight gain, it's very unhealthy for the snake. Feed the 10% every 5 days if you want to see gains but try not to over feed them.

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