General newb questioning!!?!

[ZeldaTheRosy]

Chu, wow, great clear write up. Based on your thinking, which I liked how you stated you "max%", and what % when/why, awesome!! Now my only question (I think, for now) : let's say I cannot get the % above "13" without jumping to "19" would it be better to under feed(still in range) rather than apart stuff her.


I did notice that for two nights after feeding her the 3 pinkies(her largest meal ever) I did not see her leave her hide spot aside from change positions inside. Thinking back, I haven't had her long, only acouple feedings I believe on 2 pinkies she was active the following night. I will have to pay attention to her behavior closer now to see what her norm is. I don't want an Obese snake.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by ZeldaTheRosy

Chu, wow, great clear write up. Based on your thinking, which I liked how you stated you "max%", and what % when/why, awesome!! Now my only question (I think, for now) : let's say I cannot get the % above "13" without jumping to "19" would it be better to under feed(still in range) rather than apart stuff her.


I did notice that for two nights after feeding her the 3 pinkies(her largest meal ever) I did not see her leave her hide spot aside from change positions inside. Thinking back, I haven't had her long, only acouple feedings I believe on 2 pinkies she was active the following night. I will have to pay attention to her behavior closer now to see what her norm is. I don't want an Obese snake.

It depends on the snake and species to make that jump. The snake will adjust and you'll see a noticeable growth spurt and most likely a shed cycle with the prey size jump. It won't harm the snake to eat a 19% meal, even for a couple feedings.

It's tricky when switching prey sizes because the animal may be too big for one meal and too small for another so just take whatever you feel most comfortable with.