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| soloman |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 21:54:45
want to start feeding rats he is on small mice at the mo the guy at the pet shop suggested i try him with 2 mice first but would rather start on rats will he be able to take a rat fluff? |
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| Lotabob |
Posted - 17/02/2011 : 15:58:00
* did my phone just replace the word shot with a rudey. |
| Royalbob |
Posted - 17/02/2011 : 01:53:05
To answer the question a large rat pup will be equal to a small mouse.
But as Bats said feed 10-15% of snakes body weight. Strong hatchlings can manage small mice. one of mine is 140g and takes rat fluffs easily.
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| Lotabob |
Posted - 17/02/2011 : 00:03:12
* did my phone just replace the word shot with a rudey. |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 17/02/2011 : 00:02:13
**** in the dark probably isn't the best description. Lol.
And using a small phone screen I thought for a second you said talk dirty to them, thought it was a little bit of an odd thing to do for snake food. I zoomed in and it became clear. |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 22:51:35
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Originally posted by Lotabob
I'm far far far from an expert but I would try size matching. I'm almost 100% positive that you will be able to find a rat of equal size to the mice he is eating at the moment. If you tell your local reptile shop what you need if they haven't got it they should (if they are any good at all) be able to get it for you. As BATS says, there doesn't seem to be a set size guide so getting hands on with the rats in front of you is going to be easier than a shot in the dark over the internet. Plus its always good to have an excuse to spend some time in a reptile shop.
Internet buying isn't always a 'shot in the dark'. A&N provide an (approximate)weight guide - if you google A&N and then click on 'what we do' you will be offered a weight guide, which is accurate - I've weighed rodents to check. But to reap the benefit of their prices you do have to buy in bulk which isn't realistic if you don't have many snakes (I've got greedy corns lol.) You can also ring them and talk directly to them - they are a small company. I usually ring in my order. But their website is very good and informative.
Your current supplier should certainly be able to weigh the prey item for you and advise, and as Lotabob says, it's a good excuse to spend some time in your local rep shop. |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 22:36:36
I'm far far far from an expert but I would try size matching. I'm almost 100% positive that you will be able to find a rat of equal size to the mice he is eating at the moment. If you tell your local reptile shop what you need if they haven't got it they should (if they are any good at all) be able to get it for you. As BATS says, there doesn't seem to be a set size guide so getting hands on with the rats in front of you is going to be easier than a shot in the dark over the internet. Plus its always good to have an excuse to spend some time in a reptile shop. |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 22:15:23
Hi, according to my supplier (A&N of Suffolk, very cheap and good) small mice weigh 9g, rat fluffs 19g.
However, every supplier seems to have a different idea of 'small mice'. A&N's, to me, are very small, although their prices are so good I don't care. (Er ...not a shareholder or relative, honest!)
Could be a good idea to weigh your lad and then feed according to BE's guidelines of 10/15% of his bodyweight. Your rodent supplier will tell you the weight of prey they sell.
Good luck with the changeover. |
