Q's regarding Feeders

[Black_Zodiac]

I've decided that I will be feeding live prey to my future snake, (ie one that is use to eating live prey). Before I purchase the breeding pair to make all those wonderful fuzz-balls for this snake, I'd like to know a bit about their general care.

How old should the little mites be before they are feed?

What's the best diet to put them so that they remain healthy *and* gain sufficant weight to be eaten?

What kind of substarte should they have?

Thanks in advance for you help and patience.

Chris

[frankykeno]

Are you thinking of going with mice or rats as a prey type? They do have some differences in their care requirements so might be helpful to know which you were planning on going with.


~~Jo~~

[Black_Zodiac]

Sorry for not responding sooner...I was thinking of going with mice (fancies)....

[Jeanne]

Psssst.... look through the feeder forum, there are plenty of topics on this for breeding rats and mice. I am pretty sure you will find most if not all the info required. The search bar would help narrow down to just the info you are seeking species wise.