Quote Originally Posted by BlackHazard View Post
Just wondering what I should be going by? I've heard that you should be feeding them items the same size as the thickest portion of the snake, 10-15%, 15-20% prey large enough to leave a bulge, 4-5 days, 5-7 days, 15-20% every two weeks, rat pups from 150-400 grams (chart), etc. I have him on rat pups currently and he's only gained 4g since the last time he ate (7 days ago). Am I wrong in assuming that seems low? I was wondering if I should be upping him to weaned rats and maybe small rats around 400 grams with a 7 day feed time? Thanks in advance.
Personally, I have them on weaned rats (30g to 45g avg) once a week at that size.

Part of your decision on a feed schedule and what to feed is how interested you are in having them add weight, part of it is convenience (ie, not everyone can easily do 5 days, but a lot of people can easily feed once a week on weekends), part of it is what your snake wants (some eat less often than others, some like smaller prey).

Find something relatively convenient for you, and start from there. Pay attention to how your snake responds and make adjustments as needed.