Pinkie question

[wichita]

When we first got our snake the breeder said "feed 'im pinkies".

However, after reading all that I can on this site it appears to me that not all pinkies are equal.

I've come across the term "day old pinkies".

Are they a different size from just "pinkies". I've been buying pinkies from a pet shop but maybe mine are too big. Can you buy pinkies according to age? And, if you can, where can I get them in southern Sydney?

[freddy]

what type of snake?

[grimbeny]

How big are the ones u have bought compared to the size of ur snakes head?

[wichita]

Originally Posted by freddy

what type of snake?

Children's python about 2 months old

[Vat69]

You can most definately buy any size mouse/rat according to age. 'Pink' just means that the rat has yet to grown any fur and is still pink, so when they are killed they may be a day old, they might not be.
There's a great varience between suppliers in the size of their stock. I've bought 'fuzzie rats' from one supplier that have been smaller than 'pinks' I bought from someone else.

A good rule of thumb for feeding your snake is feed it prey items that are about 1.5 times the size of the thickest part of the snake's body-in your case that might not even be a pinkie. Just have a look at the size of the rats/mice you want to buy and go from there rather than just relying on a name.

As for suppliers in Southern Sydney, sorry I can't help you out.

Best of luck

[wichita]

Originally Posted by grimbeny

How big are the ones u have bought compared to the size of ur snakes head?

In the beginning bigger. But I've tried to get smaller ones. He's a difficult feeder and he's only eaten 2 pinkies since we got him. I've been thru two packets trying to feed him. Hows that for a crazy newbie. Lots of people on this site have told me to relax about the feeding so we are. I'm maybe thinking that the pinkies were too big and he found the feeding uncomfortable.

[wichita]

Originally Posted by Vat69

You can most definately buy any size mouse/rat according to age. 'Pink' just means that the rat has yet to grown any fur and is still pink, so when they are killed they may be a day old, they might not be.
There's a great varience between suppliers in the size of their stock. I've bought 'fuzzie rats' from one supplier that have been smaller than 'pinks' I bought from someone else.

A good rule of thumb for feeding your snake is feed it prey items that are about 1.5 times the size of the thickest part of the snake's body-in your case that might not even be a pinkie. Just have a look at the size of the rats/mice you want to buy and go from there rather than just relying on a name.

As for suppliers in Southern Sydney, sorry I can't help you out.

Best of luck

Thanks. Wonderful information. I'm staggered by this site. Cheers.

[freddy]

if he doesnt take a feed, leave him for two weeks, thats so he doesnt stress out and gets hungry then they usually take it straight away.
try PMing junglemad for pinkies, i think hes out that way,

[Vat69]

No problem wichita

Let us know how you go.

[ssssnakeman]

see now this pinky is tooo big for this particular snake
My daughter and proserpine female

[grimbeny]

I wouldnt be too sure about that.

[Ozzie Python]

I had no probs with my childreni- mine is 5 months now and on, however i have had a few friends that had troubles. As Freddy said leave him alone for a few week, if you have troubles then try braining the pinkie.

[wichita]

Originally Posted by ssssnakeman

see now this pinky is tooo big for this particular snake
My daughter and proserpine female

LOL
But didn't it defrost well!

[wichita]

Originally Posted by grimbeny

I wouldnt be too sure about that.

About what grimbeny?

[wichita]

Originally Posted by freddy

if he doesnt take a feed, leave him for two weeks, thats so he doesnt stress out and gets hungry then they usually take it straight away.
try PMing junglemad for pinkies, i think hes out that way,

Thanks freddy. Will do. Thanks for the advice.