Size & Weight

[ssecrest77]

Hi,

I got a baby banana ball back in August and he's a great eater, never fails. The selection on some feed days were rather small so on some occasions I fed him 2 or 3 hopper rats. He is now 621g, and I want to know if that seems a little high as I don't want to cause him to be overweight. Should I cut back a week, feed less, feed smaller??

Thanks,
Steven

[tttaylorrr]

digestion is very taxing on a beep's system, and when feeding multiple prey items their system has to work overtime. i would start feeding one appropriately sized meal every 7 days, which @ 621g is a small rat. this will also save you some $krilla on feeders.

[ssecrest77]

In your honest opinion have I done any damage to him? I mean he still acts normal and poops. I will start feeding 1 a week for sure, it just sucks because in Indiana there aren't a lot of place that sell live feeders.

[ssecrest77]

Oh and does 621g seem big for 7-8ish months old?

[tttaylorrr]

In your honest opinion have I done any damage to him? I mean he still acts normal and poops. I will start feeding 1 a week for sure, it just sucks because in Indiana there aren't a lot of place that sell live feeders.

nah. as long as your husbandry is and has been correct, it really isn't an issue; but it's better to provide a proper meal to avoid any risks. if you still have a lot of feeders left over, feel free to try and use them up.

[tttaylorrr]

Oh and does 621g seem big for 7-8ish months old?

IMO he is a bit big, especially for a male, but without a photo i can't really say for sure. each animal is an individual and there is no rule about size and age. if you had an updated photo i could tell you if he's looking a bit plump.

[ssecrest77]

I buy weekly as I only have 1 BP, so I don't ever have leftovers. I use aspen and have him in a tank but am buying a new 4'x2'x15" enclosure at the Tinley Park show next week end. He prefers the aspen as he tends to "play" in it and burrow through it.

[tttaylorrr]

I buy weekly as I only have 1 BP, so I don't ever have leftovers. I use aspen and have him in a tank but am buying a new 4'x2'x15" enclosure at the Tinley Park show next week end. He prefers the aspen as he tends to "play" in it and burrow through it.

hey i'll be at Tinley!!! maybe we'll bump into each other.

have you ever tried to switch to f/t? it's much cheaper in the long-run.

[ssecrest77]

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If you need a better pose or position let me know.

[ssecrest77]

Maybe I will bring him with me and you can see him. Are you a seller or just going to be browsing/buying?