There is your problem right there. The prey items are NOT 45g each. That is 45g for ALL the mice in the box. You are underfeeding and that is why your ball is undersized. This is all too common and is usually just because the owner has been misled or misinformed on proper feeding. As has been said, Artic Mice is overpriced and mediocre quality. Craigslist might be worth checking into for a local breeder. Most online feeder sites like Rodent Pro, Big Cheese, Layne Labs, etc only offer in larger quantities, which wouldn't be appropriate for a single snake.Originally Posted by sandra
RestlessRobie nailed it. Get your snake on appropriate sized (10-15% body weight) rats now. I will also second what RestlessRobie said about rats being more nutritious and seeming to promote better growth. You said your snake weighs 184g, so you will want to feed it rats which are in the 18-28g range (give or take a gram or so). It may seem like a lot at first since you're used to feeding small meals.
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