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19-Mar-07, 07:23 PM
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I got a Spotted Python Hatchling on friday which was born on xmas day and has had the following feeds.
12-2-07 pinky - mice
15-2-07 pinky
20-2-07 pinky
25-2-07 pinky
04-3-07 fuzzy - mice
16-3-07 fyzzy - mice
My wife bought some pinky rats today and I am after some advise on when I should feed it next and how often after. Is there a recomended feeding plan?
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19-Mar-07, 07:25 PM
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Every 7 days might be aq bit better.
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19-Mar-07, 07:33 PM
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depends on temps etc. I would see how long it takes for the majority of the lump (prey) to digest then wait 2 - 3 days after that. I usually feed my Anteresia about every 5 days days while still on small food items but once on bigger meals usually around 7 - 10 depending on animals metabolism and temps.
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19-Mar-07, 07:34 PM
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ya I only feed my macci every 7 days or longer if she hasnt had a poo but she has only gone 10 days.
I wouldnt be feeding quiet as much and make sure it is passing motions.
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19-Mar-07, 07:36 PM
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i feed pythons after they have had a good crap. every one has different feeding times.
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19-Mar-07, 07:40 PM
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As this spotted has only been feeding on mice...I would be sticking to them....even my adult stimmys, childrens I only feed them mice. I suppose you have to go with what is available at the time.I just wouldn't want them to stop eating.
I only feed hatchys once a week. JMO!
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19-Mar-07, 07:41 PM
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We feed everything every 7 days, the hatchies get 2 pinkies or fuzzies, depending on the size of the snake and the size of the food, Adults get 1 large rat, however my Diamond adults only eat mice and they get from 5 to 7 mice a week.
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19-Mar-07, 08:10 PM
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Sounds like I should swap the pinky rats for fuzzy mice and stick with that for a while. If there are concerns of them to stop eating I dont think its worth the risk if it can be avoided.
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19-Mar-07, 08:17 PM
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if he can eat a fuzzy, just keep him on that, or if you dont have fuzzies you might need two or three pinkies in one go. 5-7 days seems to work ok for us
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19-Mar-07, 08:20 PM
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I have pinky rats and fuzzy rats which where bought today.
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19-Mar-07, 08:49 PM
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if you feed a snake with food anywhere along its digestive tract the new food item becomes the energy consumer making the old item somewhat stale. well thats my understanding on it anyway correct me if im wrong
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19-Mar-07, 08:50 PM
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and where on the sunshine coast are ya? i can show you a fully grown maccie... she is 4
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19-Mar-07, 08:50 PM
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Sounds like sticking with the fuzzy mice is the right thing to do.
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19-Mar-07, 08:56 PM
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Im at Tewantin.
Got some pics?
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