64g weaned rat for 344g fem ball? [Archive]

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yeroc1982

12-05-10, 02:10 PM

Today is feeding day and all i have is this 64g rat. The girth of both is the same, i dont think she would have a problem getting it down but just wanted to ask what others think. Its 18% of her body weight.

infernalis

12-05-10, 03:27 PM

they can stretch remarkably while eating.

yeroc1982

12-05-10, 04:08 PM

im goin for it! im sure she can handle it.

infernalis

12-05-10, 04:43 PM

Our ball took down a big rat once, it took a while to swallow, but he did it...

Lankyrob

12-05-10, 05:38 PM

If the girths are the same then it should be no probs.

yeroc1982

12-05-10, 07:15 PM

thanks!! She took it no problem!

Nafun

12-06-10, 09:43 AM

If you're dealing with frozen/thawed, the worst that can happen is the snake will try to eat it, and then regurgitate if they can't get it down.

If feeding live, be very very careful when offering prey that might be too big. If the prey is too big for the snake to perceive as food, the snake is in serious danger.