Feeding help!

[Annarose15]

That was my feeble attempt at setting off a good old fashioned Thursday night BP.net F/T vs. Live debate....

Too bad all you did was state what was already obvious to those of us on the post...

[Slim]

Too bad all you did was state what was already obvious to those of us on the post...

Oh, I was hoping a fly might come along and hit the web...

[robinbanks]

I got my ball from a breeder located in Tampa on feb 26th. He's adapted well to his new home. He's already eaten 3 times! He is insanely hungry. They guy told me he's eating frozen fuzzies. But I don't think they are big enough for him. My ball is about 14in long. Am I not feeding him enough or big enough food? He's really active and very much aware when we get near his cage (not aggressive though). He last ate on Monday.

Any suggestions??

rule of thumb is don't feed your snake anything wider than the thickest part of its body, a little smaller is best.

[dynomik24]

does this look like the right size?
the sharpie is just to give you an idea of his size, its a jumbo sharpie =]

[Slim]

Personally, I would not feed that rat to that BP.

[robinbanks]

does this look like the right size?
the sharpie is just to give you an idea of his size, its a jumbo sharpie =]

here this may help ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU7dPpl8oks

[robinbanks]

NEVER !!! microwave your frozen food for your snake it can make them SICK OR KILL THEM!!!

[SlitherinSisters]

Fuzzys are usually too small, depending on what type of fuzzy, mouse or rat, they are usually too small for hatchling bps as well.

Edit, just realized I already answered this in your other thread.

[DooLittle]

does this look like the right size?
the sharpie is just to give you an idea of his size, its a jumbo sharpie =]

Wasn't this same pic on a very similar thread? Again, 10-15% of snakes weight is what prey should be. Or if not weighing, no bigger than your bps widest part. Mouse pink/fuzzy way to small. Try a rat pup. Most of mine eat p/k, only one picky little boy who will only eat live. It has to be moving on its own accord, no zombie dance for him. He will say to heck with you. Even if rat just cowers in corner. I have to "prod" it into action to get him to strike. He was an older rescue we got, and I do believe, set in his ways. I hate live though. I always worry until he snuffs it out.