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11-23-13, 09:06 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
I will feed one large item a week, then gradually work them to two, once I know they can take that, I will up the size and repeat.
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11-30-13, 07:25 PM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
I used to feed my corn snake 1 medium rat every 2 weeks for a while (not sure how long, didn't keep track) but I recently switched to 2 adult mice every 2 weeks. I don't know why but she's definitely getting larger in size (both length and width.) I guess it's different for every animal?
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12-08-13, 12:37 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
What do you guys think about feeding two smaller prey items of the same combined weight of a larger prey item? Let's say you have a snake that is long and slender, and probably can't readily accept a prey item of say 10 grams. However, it will readily eat two prey items of 5 grams. As long as it's on the same times scale, do you think there are any drawbacks?
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12-08-13, 04:04 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
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Originally Posted by CosmicOwl
What do you guys think about feeding two smaller prey items of the same combined weight of a larger prey item? Let's say you have a snake that is long and slender, and probably can't readily accept a prey item of say 10 grams. However, it will readily eat two prey items of 5 grams. As long as it's on the same times scale, do you think there are any drawbacks?
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Woman pythons are a very slender snake. I feed them multiple prey items because they have a higher metabolism and their heads and necks dont seem to stretch like a boa or royal.
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12-08-13, 08:44 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895
Woman pythons are a very slender snake. I feed them multiple prey items because they have a higher metabolism and their heads and necks dont seem to stretch like a boa or royal.
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i don't have these issues mate
re Carpets
very stretchy they be 
it never ceases to amaze me the size of prey a Carpet can put away
cheers shaun
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12-08-13, 05:46 PM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
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Originally Posted by shaunyboy
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i don't have these issues mate
re Carpets
very stretchy they be
it never ceases to amaze me the size of prey a Carpet can put away
cheers shaun |
I think they could take bigger prey but all of the breeders I spoke to said multiple small prey was better.
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12-09-13, 05:20 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
I have also spoken to a couple carpet breeders who have said the same but have noticed the opposite with my own collection. The big meal always makes them have a big crap and in yearnings has made a noticeable growth spurt. A $8 2.5-3lb rabbit will keeo my female jungle happy for a month. My adult male eats 5-7 times a year. So to me larger prey is more cost effective as well.
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12-09-13, 08:13 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
Wow terra, what size is your adult male eating, that he only eats every month or so?
I noticed my yearling carpet start 'looking' about 10 days after the small rat feeding, but just 5-6 days after the double rat-fuzzy feeding. The two rat fuzzes weighed ~30 grams each, and the small rat weighed ~2 grams.
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12-09-13, 08:43 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
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Originally Posted by Starbuck
Wow terra, what size is your adult male eating, that he only eats every month or so?
I noticed my yearling carpet start 'looking' about 10 days after the small rat feeding, but just 5-6 days after the double rat-fuzzy feeding. The two rat fuzzes weighed ~30 grams each, and the small rat weighed ~2 grams.
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i feed my adults every 2 to 4 weeks,in the winter they get only 2 to 4 feeds
my diamonds only get fed 6 month of the year
all my carpets are the size they should be as adults
imo its best to keep carpets lean and muscular
i feel most people over feed captive snakes (not aimed at anyone)
cheers shaun
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12-09-13, 10:28 AM
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
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Originally Posted by Starbuck
Wow terra, what size is your adult male eating, that he only eats every month or so?
I noticed my yearling carpet start 'looking' about 10 days after the small rat feeding, but just 5-6 days after the double rat-fuzzy feeding. The two rat fuzzes weighed ~30 grams each, and the small rat weighed ~2 grams.
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My female boa eats only every 5-6 weeks.
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12-09-13, 10:11 AM
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Morelia Enjoyus Maximus
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Re: Multiple small prey items v's one large item
One jumbo once a month from about May to September give or take a few weeks in either end. He takes most of the winter off feed but never looses any weight. This is a spring shot.
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