Over Feeding?????

cenobite74 · 11-08-07, 07:54 AM

Is it even possible? I have a gorgeous normal. Her 1st Bday is this Saturday! I got her 2 days after after she hatched. She currently weighs 1361 grams and is about 3 feet in length. My question is is this normal cuz it seems kind of quick to me? She isnt even a year old yet!!! She is a varacious feeder and gets feed once a week. I only increase the size of the rodent when I cant see a bulge after she eats. Nothing drastic just up to the next size. She is currently on F/T med rats. NEVER has turned down a meal or regurged. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

gonesnakee · 11-08-07, 01:36 PM

Sounds like you are feeding it properly. Some snakes grow faster than others despite even having the same size & frequency of meals. Sounds like she is doing well. Mark

cenobite74 · 11-08-07, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback. I just wanted to make sure.

Artemis · 11-10-07, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cenobite74

Is it even possible? I have a gorgeous normal. Her 1st Bday is this Saturday! I got her 2 days after after she hatched. She currently weighs 1361 grams and is about 3 feet in length. My question is is this normal cuz it seems kind of quick to me? She isnt even a year old yet!!! She is a varacious feeder and gets feed once a week. I only increase the size of the rodent when I cant see a bulge after she eats. Nothing drastic just up to the next size. She is currently on F/T med rats. NEVER has turned down a meal or regurged. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hey, I think it sounds GREAT! I dont know if its possible to over feed them or not... the rule of thumb with BP's is width of a soda can... so if she gets fatter than that... you might see a vet... otherwise, no worries.