Normally I am very meticulous on what size prey our snakes get. My husband took the lead on feeding the smaller snakes tonight, and when he asked me which carpet was bigger, I said Zelda when I meant to say Bridget.

By the time I realized my mistake, Zelda had already struck and coiled around the larger mouse that was meant for Bridget. :/ We tried to get it with the tongs but she was not letting that guy go.

I REALLY didn't think she was going to be able to get it down, but she did. And now she has a very noticeable lump. For some context, Zelda weighs roughly 45 grams. The mouse was probably 8 or 9. I've heard that carpets can handle larger meals, but should I be worried about a potential regurge? I've never had a snake regurgitate - when has the "danger period" passed?

Obviously there will be no handling for at least 3 days with that size meal. Anything else I should watch for?

I still just cannot believe she got that mouse down. Absolutely unreal. I mean her neck up by her head is as thick as a pencil.

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