What do you think? Is he skinny?

[Sasha2]

Okay so I traded and have the little carpet python. He is a male and is very very small. Not sure if they are supposed to be this thin as babies. He did leave a little feces last night so must be eating.

Also what size should he be eating?

[Mikoh4792]

He's fine. Carpet pythons are naturally skinny, and even as adults are thinner than most boids of the same length.

[Sasha2]

Thanks, what size mice should I get. I was thinking fuzzies or small hoppers?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by Sasha2

Thanks, what size mice should I get. I was thinking fuzzies or small hoppers?

No mice. Start him on rats asap as carpets get easily stuck on mice. There is a term we call those types: mousers. When your carpet is full grown you will not enjoy feeding multiple mice just to make a meal.

I would start him on fuzzy or rat pups. Rat pups might be a bit large for him, so if you go that route you'll need to wait a big longer inbetween meals. I think fuzzy rats are your best choice for now.

[Albert Clark]

I think he is going to put on the weight he needs to and be a stone cold rat killer. Haha. He is very handsome. Congrats.

[Sasha2]

Thanks, I hope he gets more browns on him. I love the IJs with lots of brown. The pics dont show it but he does have some nice brown on his sides.

[EL Ziggy]

Beautiful carpet Sasha.