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Old 28-Nov-06, 08:26 PM
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just wanted to know if a snake would grow quicker if i feed it larger rats say every 10 days or smaller rats every 5 days
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Old 28-Nov-06, 08:34 PM
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The answer to that question scientifically is yet to be determined. There are two projects I know of commenced and commencing in the new year that address this question. The other point is, what are the fat content of larger rats to smaller? Is it better to feed many small rats to make up the same equivelant weight.

Hopefully the answers to these questions will be known soon. Projects are under way with Carpets and Childreni, and hopefully in the not to distant future Blackheads.
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Old 28-Nov-06, 08:48 PM
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so you have basically confused me even more now, haha. just joking cant wait for the results
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i would recommend 1 feed every 7-10 days.
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