what is your opinion?

beardieguy · 01-09-05, 11:43 AM

I was wondering what is more nutrictional;

1)mice?
2)rats?
3)rabbits?

Inquiry mind really wants to know.....

Bartman · 01-09-05, 05:33 PM

Im under the impression that rats are the best. I know they are better then mice, but im not sure if they're better then rabbits.

ydnic · 01-09-05, 05:36 PM

Rats are the best

Unless what your feeding requires something bigger

LdyDrgn · 01-09-05, 09:40 PM

Rabbits and rats are fairly close in nutrition. They have much more protein and lower fat content than mice.

Nutritional chart

beardieguy · 01-09-05, 10:54 PM

that chart is great. That will be helpful

Jeff_Favelle · 01-09-05, 11:13 PM

Just because something has more vitamins and minerals and protein content per gram, doesn't mean its actually BETTER for a boa. Not even close.

SO as to whether or not its "nutrionally-better" for the boa? I don't think anyone knows. What people do know is, all 3 can support growth and breeding. Which does it better? Beats me. No one here would know that.

LdyDrgn · 01-10-05, 08:05 AM

I have noticed that snakes fed on a rat diet grow a bit faster than those on a mouse one. I have been told the same by others.