Changing Prey

[Nutriaitch]

They would be perfect for a 200 gram snake

so i think i need a new scale.

weighed him 3 times today.
132g
172g
158g

all 3 times he was pretty still and in a semi coil, so it wasn’t because of him moving.

so unless he had a 40g swing during the course of today (a 70g drop from about a week ago), my scale is junk

[Malum Argenteum]

Some scales don't like off-center loads. Bag or cup the snake securely before weighing, and make sure it is centered.

[rlditmars]

You may also try changing the batteries in your scale if you haven't in a while.

[Bogertophis]

And make sure it's sitting level- maybe a corner pad underneath has come off, etc.

[Nutriaitch]

I will try again a few times today using y'all suggestions.
will update later with results.

[Nutriaitch]

I will try again a few times today using y'all suggestions.
will update later with results.

put him in a big cup and tried again.
got 5 consecutive reading between 184g and 187g

so now i’m going to say that’s probably about where he is.

he looks healthy and growing.
but he was severely underfed by the pet store (and by me before i properly educated myself).
hopefully i didn’t stunt his growth too much and he can end up being as big as he can!