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    Juvenile BP Weight?

    Hey all, a little concerned about the weight of our juvenile BP. We've had her for a month and she's only eaten one pinkie, on the first out of 3 attempts (we try once a week). I've got peach fuzzies coming tomorrow - she's definitely too girthy for pinkies - and we'll attempt to feed her again then. I know that being that she just came home a few weeks ago, and with the winter season, that isn't unusual for them to go off food for a little while, but just want to see what everyone's thoughts are.

    Here she is pictured next to a Bic lighter for size reference, currently tipping the scales at 56 grams. I feel like she's definitely a little thin but don't know if she has a shed coming or if she's just a finicky BP. Thoughts?

    EDIT: I don't think it's a habitat issue...ambient temp is about 83 degrees and the heat pad is 91F. Humidity is about 60%, plenty of hide space.

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    Good looking little Mojave?
    At that weight it probably hadn't eaten before you got it but what did they tell you it was eating?
    A live hopper mouse will usually do the trick every time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    Good looking little Mojave?
    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    At that weight it probably hadn't eaten before you got it but what did they tell you it was eating?
    A live hopper mouse will usually do the trick every time.


    Yep, mojave.

    She ate at least the 2 previous weeks before we brought her home...F/T pinkies both weeks. Did not eat the week we brought her home, ate the week after, and skipped the past two.

    I don't want to get her hooked on live chow if I can avoid it but I'm sure a live hopper would give her something to think about. Suppose I'll see what she does with tomorrow's F/T fuzzy. She basically acts like she doesn't have a hunting instinct, which I know isn't the case because she's eaten unassisted a few times.

    Worried more than anything about weight...if 56g is light for a 16.5" BP or still within the healthy spectrum.
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    Should be eating hoppers either way. Pinkys and fuzzies are way too small.

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    Looks a bit lite, just like my Hatchling was 3 weeks ago... I find it hard to beleive whatnthe breeder told me as far as feeding.... Mine has eaten 3 mice now in 15 days and is up to 72 grams... She was thin as a grass snake now looking better but doesnt come out of her hide unless a mouse is dropped..
    If I were you id try live and get her weight up. I get afraid their immune can get low and then stress can take a toll...
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