Quote Originally Posted by blackonblack View Post
Here's a photo to illustrate his size. He was born 8/7. I bought him from a small local breeder called superior balls and dragons in fullerton ca. Small operation but they attend local shows. The breeder recommended I start feeding hopper mice. Didn't ask why. Im in OC california. I have read that some snakes won't take rats I guess I feel like I don't want to make a big rat order and him not eat them. I fed him a fuzzy mouse earlier clearly that was way too small

Here is there facebook. I am not at all affiliated with this business.
https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorBallsAndDragons

I can't see a picture because I'm at work, but I just find it a little weird he didn't explain why. You should definitely call him and ask him why mice. I'm not saying you should go and buy a bulk rat order, but go buy one rat from there that way at least you know if he'll eat rats or not. While some are strictly mice eaters, the fact is it's not like a really common problem. Call and ask why mice, and even if he tells you it won't take rats, he may of only tried once and when snakes get a really good feeding response a lot of the time they'll take anything. So I would try a rat at least once, that way you don't waste a lot of money on mice when you could be feeding rats. Check with LLLreptile and see if they have a store close to you, they may have f/t rodents. I wouldn't keep buying from them cause chances are with a store front they're more expensive then getting directly from a place that sells f/t rodents only. I'm just saying try a rat before you spend money ordering anything. I've personally never heard of the breeder you got your snake from, but just because they attend shows doesn't mean much. I guess I just take more pride in my animals and would never sell an animal to somebody who doesn't have experience keeping that particular animal.