feeding 2 1/2 footer

[axwielding1]

My blood has been on rats now for the last 6 weeks now. I fed her a fat medium on friday night, and she seemed hungry again on sunday, So sunday night I fed her again, same sized rat. My question is how much is too much? I know she's going through a growth spurt now, and it's all being utilized in growth, but can they be overfed at 2-3 feet? Or should I feed her when she's hungry? She's obviously pretty plump now, but not unhealthy looking. She's growing like a weed though!!
ax.

[axwielding1]

Just weighed & measured her.... 28" 4 lbs.
She did just eat 2 rats though! Or maybe it's holiday weight! LOL
ax.

[Big_V]

All I know is that they have a slow metabolism so you dont want to feed them too much or else they may regurge the meals. Id try just to feed every 5-7 days and one item. That should constitute a good growth rate in my opinion.
Cheers,
Ryan

[axwielding1]

Thanks for the reply. I may feed her a larger rat once a week. Maybe she just needs even larger prey...
ax.

[Big_V]

Just be careful with size. You dont want too feed something to big because they can also regurge or just not take it at all. Id just stick with a medium rat every 5 days and since she is in a growth spurt just wait a bit till she puts on that extra length and weight.
Cheers,
Ryan

[axwielding1]

Thanks for the advice. I'll sick with things the way they are...
ax.