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    Proper weight for 3 months?

    So my little guy is 3 months old tomorrow and weighs 88 grams, is this healthy for his age? Took a little while to get his feeding schedule consistent. I got him early July and I believe I've fed him 6 times 3 live 3 f/t thus far and he's now on a 5 day schedule.

    I know shedding can be somewhat unpredictable but at his age how often should he shed approximately?

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    There isn't really a standard at this then this ratio. There isn't also a time line for shed schedule. It all just happens.

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    Shedding is directly based on growth. The more the snake grow the more it will shed. On average young BP's will shed every 4-6 weeks but that's just a rough estimate.

    Your BP is a little small for his age, but they all grow at their own rate.
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    It's not a bad weight for a 3 month old. My month olds that are eating regularly were hatched at 40 grams and they are sitting at 80 grams right now. My 3 month olds are 150-180 grams, but I do have some slow starters that are a lot smaller. Once you get him eating regularly he should start gaining weight quickly.
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    Proper weight for 3 months?

    Well now that I have him eating consistently should I feed him every 4 days for awhile?

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    Re: Proper weight for 3 months?

    Mine ran about 100 to 125 grams at that age, but I wouldn't worry that yours is on the small side. It will probably catch up. I agree with feeding every four days. Good luck!
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    Re: Proper weight for 3 months?

    Ofelia, my Pinstripe BP, was hatched June 12th of this year and weighs almost 98 grams. She's a little porker. Thought I'd give you a comparison to my hatchling. Hope this helps!


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