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  1. 02-09-2009, 11:22 AM #1
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    Question When to double up feeding

    It seems like Oakley is a little small for his size.
    Here is the latest pic I have of him. Sorry but he was trying to crawl away from me because I was holding him to take pics of his scar.



    I have started feeding him adult mice once a week. Should I feed him more often to size him up a bit or is he fine for his length? He has a bit of a wrinkle when he curls up or takes a tight turn.

    How would i know when to feed him more/more often?
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  2. 02-09-2009, 11:52 AM #2
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    It is recommended to feed them one prey item, once each week. The item should be approximately the same thickness as the thickest part of the snake. It may be time to upgrade to rats.

    Hope this helps.
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  3. 02-09-2009, 11:53 AM #3
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    The issue there is that I feed live and haven't found any rat breeders around here to be able to buy the necessary sized rat for them. Hissy is a little larger (in girth) than Oakley.
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    Quote Originally Posted by Little B-Py View Post
    The issue there is that I feed live and haven't found any rat breeders around here to be able to buy the necessary sized rat for them. Hissy is a little larger (in girth) than Oakley.
    If you are unable to get ahold of properly sized rats, and the mouse is not large enough, then you can feed multiple mice.
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  5. 02-09-2009, 11:58 AM #5
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    How far apart should I feed them if I cannot find rats?
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    Quote Originally Posted by Little B-Py View Post
    How far apart should I feed them if I cannot find rats?
    I normally feed one, wait about five minutes after the ball has swallowed, then offer the next one.
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  7. 02-09-2009, 12:23 PM #7
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    ok then. I'll try that.
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    1.0 Normal BP, Oakley; 0.1 Normal BP, Hissy Fit; 1.0 Savannah Monitor, Abraxas, RIP 2-1-09; 0.0.1 Pacman Frog, Twoey; 1.0 BCI/BCC Cross, Quetzalcoatl "Q"; 0.0.1 Crestie - Flametail; 0.0.1 Crestie - Nuala; 0.1 Emp Scorpion - Black Arachnia; 0.1 ATB - Cortana; 0.0.1 Savvy - Lohe; 0.1 Colombian RTB, Queen Zida; 1.0 Common Boa; 0.0.1 Beardie
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    We do 2 mice if we don't have any rats too.
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    Quote Originally Posted by Allie View Post
    We do 2 mice if we don't have any rats too.
    What is your feeding schedule if you do not have rats?
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    1.0 Normal BP, Oakley; 0.1 Normal BP, Hissy Fit; 1.0 Savannah Monitor, Abraxas, RIP 2-1-09; 0.0.1 Pacman Frog, Twoey; 1.0 BCI/BCC Cross, Quetzalcoatl "Q"; 0.0.1 Crestie - Flametail; 0.0.1 Crestie - Nuala; 0.1 Emp Scorpion - Black Arachnia; 0.1 ATB - Cortana; 0.0.1 Savvy - Lohe; 0.1 Colombian RTB, Queen Zida; 1.0 Common Boa; 0.0.1 Beardie
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    Re: When to double up feeding

    i feed my 08's adult mice every 5-7 days and my 07's and older i feed adult mice-small rats every 7-10 days i find that smaller meals more often is alot healthier than larger prey feedings further apart
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