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    FYI, my hatchling rat snakes are eating either 1 pinkie every 5 days (unless in shed, then nothing until after) or the older one takes 2 pinkies about every 7 days.
    It's very obvious when they're "ready" for more... When they bump up to fuzzies, they'll be on just one at first, then 2 as they grow, etc.

    I don't really need a picture...I've raised plenty of king snakes & I trust your judgement anyway. 2 pinkies every 5-7 days should be fine.
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    Re: Doubling up feedings for young snakes?

    I like to mix things up a bit. All of my snakes get multiple/varied prey items from time to time. I'd feed one prey item for a couple of feedings and offer two prey items every 2nd or 3rd feeding. If they can consistently and easily eat 2 pinkys then they're probably ready for fuzzys.
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