My snake bit my dog!!

[mrspoindexter]

I didn't mean to sound rude if I came across that way, I'm fairly new to ball pythons (about a year.) I've heard of grown ball pythons refusing rats.. But the usual supplement is an ASF or African Soft Fur gerbil. From my understanding mice do not have nearly the amount of nutrients as a gerbil or rat.. BUT I could very well be misinformed.

Maybe someone else could pitch in on the mice vs rat/ASF debate? Mainly mice vs ASF since baby girl won't eat rats.
I'm sure she's beautiful and healthy regardless.

I didn't think you were rude, and Im about a year in myself with 16 ball pythons she's my biggest! I take any advice and enjoy learning. I do tons of research and ask questions if don't find my answer. So for that I thankyou!! https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/57c5e95b...30_144531.jpg?


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[Trogdorpheus]

Nutrition of rats vs mice is a common debate. From what I've been able to find, there's no real advantage of rats beyond convenience of fewer feeders per meal. If the snake is gaining weight, there's nothing wrong with mice.

I have a 1000g female mouser. She gets 2-3 adult/jumbo mice per feeding. Won't touch rats.

Also, avoid gerbils. Anecdotally, I've heard stories of snakes becoming heavily addicted to them, and refusing other feeders after getting one.