Dusted rats?

[Scirlygirl]

Firstly, I'm not new to keeping ball pythons, but I am still pretty new to this forum lol. Anyways this is just a question I have and the theory actually sounds realistic, not that I'm going to do it though! Some breeders dust calcium on their rodents once a month or once in a while before feeding their snakes. Now before everyone goes crazy, yes I know just a rodent alone is perfect for a snake , I agree, and supplements can do more harm than good. Again not saying I am going to go this!!!! Anyways, could this method be used for sickly babies, once a month or every other month? or females during breeding season because after all egg shells are made from calcium right? I know we technically do not know everything about ball pythons, though we breed them for years, still doesn't mean we know everything. What do you guys think about the subject, interesting right?

[CryHavoc17]

Some breeders dust calcium on their rodents once a month or once in a while before feeding their snakes.

I think whoever told you this was making stuff up.

Snakes are not remotely like lizards. Captive lizards need dietary supplements because its impossible to recreate a diverse enough diet in captivity. Snakes do not have this problem. Rats and mice have more then enough calcium.

Please dont try this ever



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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Some breeders dust calcium on their rodents once a month or once in a while before feeding their snakes.

Who are those breeders? (inquiring mind has to know)

There is not need to dust anything those are not lizards eating veggies, fruits or insects and requiring calcium supplement, those are snakes eating rats and bones are a source of calcium.

[Slim]

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Rat Bones....

Rumor is, Dem Bones made out of calcium

[h20hunter]

Thats funny....nicely done.

[Scirlygirl]

Haha just checking guys! Not exactly sure who, some breeder from Repticon was talking to another breeder about it. I thought it was strange myself but it kinda made sense if it was a sick baby or breeding female. I'm def not ever going to do that to my BP's! I agree with you guys!

[Kat1204]

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Rat Bones....

Rumor is, Dem Bones made out of calcium

Ha ha ha I actually just spat my lager all over when I read that!!!

[Kat_Dog]

I wouldn't think calcium would be what a sick baby needed... I'd think they would need more fats and protein, same with breeding females.

Eating too much calcium has been shown to cause heart problems.

[Scirlygirl]

I wouldn't think calcium would be what a sick baby needed... I'd think they would need more fats and protein, same with breeding females.

Eating too much calcium has been shown to cause heart problems.

That makes way more sense lol

[Shera]

The "breeder" I got my pewter from said she gave calcium to gravid females, but she used a syringe and put it in the dead rat's mouth. I thought it was odd, and had never heard it before. Since then I have found out that she isn't exactly reputable and has sold sick animals (I got lucky I guess). I know at least in humans that calcium inhibits the absorption of iron, so I wouldn't mess with the natural balance that is a whole prey item.