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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14/08/2009 : 17:53:10
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Hi
My snakes girth is 4 inches. I've been feeding him large mice. Should i be feeding him something bigger now?
Many thanks
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 19:04:17
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| What is the weight of your snake, i think you should be feeding him rats now. |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 19:16:15
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| He is 415g and is 30" long now. He's been eating mice in minutes now. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 21:44:58
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| move onto a similar sized rat weaner then start moving up. for royals a prey item as wide as the snake is at it's widest point is fine |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 22:17:08
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| thanks for that ill get some tomorrow. |
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shep6413
Yearling
United Kingdom
137 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 22:29:50
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| you need rats, 10%/15% of the snakes body weight, so around 42g would be suitable for your snake |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 23:00:12
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how old is your royal?
might be worth scenting it with a mouse before you offer it...
if you have any mice left put a rat weaner in the freezer bag with the mice till your ready...
you will only really need a medium weaner 40-50g |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/08/2009 : 08:29:35
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| As with the above posts I'd be offering rats around 40-50g. |
 
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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:15:35
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Well we offered him a weaner, they were a lot larger than the usual mice we give him, he had a good look an a good sniff but decided he wasnt interested. Might go back to the mice.
Was thinking about maybe feeding him more frequently instead, is this a good idea? |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:19:26
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quote:
Originally posted by sherrielouise
Well we offered him a weaner, they were a lot larger than the usual mice we give him, he had a good look an a good sniff but decided he wasnt interested. Might go back to the mice.
Was thinking about maybe feeding him more frequently instead, is this a good idea?
try putting the rat in with a mouse and leaving it to get the scent of the mouse...maybe drop down a size in weaners so it does not look so big to him... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:49:32
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quote:
Originally posted by sherrielouise
Well we offered him a weaner, they were a lot larger than the usual mice we give him, he had a good look an a good sniff but decided he wasnt interested. Might go back to the mice.
Was thinking about maybe feeding him more frequently instead, is this a good idea?
How often do you feed? |
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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 23:22:33
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| We feed him once a week. |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 08:48:35
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| just scent the first few rats with mouse blood,works a treat. Your snake needs to learn that the new smell is food |
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sherrielouise
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 21:00:58
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| Thanks for that, ill give it a go. |
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What to feed?
