Feeding question

[Ihaveworms]

I just done feeding my new BP for the second time, the first time she slammed two adult mice. this time I also picked up a rat pup and two mice, incase she didn't want the rat pup. Well she slammed the rat pup then both mice and she didn't hesitate once even on the last mouse. Her weight when i picked her up was 170G's, am i feeding her to much?? What and how much would you feed her??

[The Serpent Merchant]

Do you have a scale? You should feed your snake a rodent or rodents that weigh 15% of your snakes weight.

[Ihaveworms]

Is there such as thing as over feeding??? no i don't have a scale right now.

[RobNJ]

Is there such as thing as over feeding???

Absolutely...I don't know what size the adult mice you're feeding your snake are, but IMO, 2 adult mice and 1 rat pup is far too much for a 170 gram snake. Too much food at once can cause much stress to the snakes stomach, the snake may not just be able to handle it and regurgitate, and although not common, but I have seen it once, is a ruptured stomach, which will kill the snake.

[Slim]

i don't have a scale right now.

A scale is an essential tool for ball python husbandry. You can find them for reasonable prices at Wal-Mart, Office Depot and Staples.

[Ihaveworms]

looks like i'll be picking up a scale tomarrow

[Mike41793]

I got one that goes up to 5,000 grams for $20 at walmart.

[Ihaveworms]

thats the one i was just looking at the one that comes with the clear bowl?