I was told recently and agree that if you feed more than one smaller prey in one feeding that equal a larger prey in weight, you'll give the snake a more comfortable full belly instead of a bulge they have to drag around. Also, they'll get more nutrients that promote growth. Then you'll have fast growing snake that's not obese.

If you think the snake can take a small rat, give it 2 weanlings, or possibly 3 pups in one feeding instead. Not sure on the nutritional value of pups compared to weanlings or smalls though. I'm currently giving this idea a try to see how it goes.

This info was given to me from a breeder who has studied how they eat in the wild and has used this knowledge with his own bps for many years.

I'm just giving up the info, you can take it or leave it. I know everyone has their own beliefs and habits. Good luck.