Isn't he rather... small for his age?

[m1lkhoney]

I feed him on Sunday and Wednesday. Is that ok? The vet and the herp store lady said twice a week with 1 hopper each time until he gains a bit more.

[redshepherd]

It's preferable to feed them a big meal in one go than spread out, assuming he isn't drastically skinny. You can try this next time, if he looks hungry after the first, and since he has probably gained a bit of weight already after a month with you. The two hoppers should go on the same feeding, one right after the other.

[BrownPolyesterShirt]

So good to see he will be taken good care of now!

[AM1GROSS]

do you have a scale, if not i would get one and monitor his weight and the weight that you are feeding him.. keep track of it all, write it down in a book, or i keep it all in a excel spreadsheet..

hope this helps!

[m1lkhoney]

Thanks, guys! That was really helpful.

[Kibbleswhites]

Actually it is better to feed a small meal more frequently, listen to the vet. An overly large meal or repeated instances of big meals may trigger a fast. I would feed one 10% body weight food item every 4 days until he refuses then switch to same % weight every 7 days until back on feed. So on and so forth. This should be the case especially for males. Feed big meals, risk going off feed. I have had males fast for 13 months, a male that small may not make that hike.

[Ashleighsmommy]

So happy to hear he'll be properly taken care of now ! If you dont mind i have a somewhat related question for the people in the replies . I have a roughly 7 month old female ball , i feed her a mouse a week, and they're usually about ad big around as she is at her thickest (was told this is a good judge on size) when i fed her monday though i noticed that not only is she eafing quicker but she seemed to have been looking around like she wanted another when she was done , is it possible i need to move her up to two a week ?

[melcvt00]

So happy to hear he'll be properly taken care of now ! If you dont mind i have a somewhat related question for the people in the replies . I have a roughly 7 month old female ball , i feed her a mouse a week, and they're usually about ad big around as she is at her thickest (was told this is a good judge on size) when i fed her monday though i noticed that not only is she eafing quicker but she seemed to have been looking around like she wanted another when she was done , is it possible i need to move her up to two a week ?

Any way to weigh her? She should get 10-15% of her body weight a week. One mouse may not be enough.

[JodanOrNoDan]

Yes what chrid said. Once he goes up a prey size you can probably back him off to once a week. Also, i would try to get him on rats while his feeding response is strong.

[Ashleighsmommy]

Any way to weigh her? She should get 10-15% of her body weight a week. One mouse may not be enough.

I sadly dont have a way to weigh her atm im hoping to be able to change that soon. Should i try to see if shell accept a mouse tomorrow (5 days from last) , try two on monday , or keep her on her current until i can weigh her ? Not sure what is the best option , i do think its highly possible shes wanting more though she's grown quickly in my time having her