Getting Fat?

[Stormvermin]

Hi There,

I have a for and half year old Jungle Carpet and I feed her a large rat every 12 or so days and took this photo today because I think I maybe over feeding her as she is looking portly Am I wrong or just over worried? Usually when she starts roaming around her enclosure I find that she is hungriest.

 

[BredliFreak]

Not sure mate, but you're enclosure looks pretty dirty. Do you use substrate? If not, Kritters Krumble is a good choice

 

[Herpo]

Not overweight in my opinion, every 12 days sounds good as a schedule for her age.

 

[pythoninfinite]

I'd be inclined to knock it back to once every 2-3 weeks, perhaps alternating that cycle. The snake looks very "robust" but could benefit from slightly less feeding over the long-term.

Jamie

 

[Wokka]

Just like humans once an animal has finished growing surplus food is deposited as fat. Morelia mature at about 4 years so less frequent feeding or reduced feed size will help reduce the overweight girth. Substrate can cover up a multitude of sins, but if you are happy with the look I think a dust free floor is best.

 

[ronhalling]

While it still has a nice slow taper to the tail it looks ok, it is when the tail looks like the wriggler on a Death Adder you should start worrying. ...................Ron

 

[alexbee]

Agree with BredliFreak, you really need a substrate and to keep up regular cleaning to avoid any illnesses.. I personally just use newspaper, its very hygienic but not as pleasing to the eye.... However looks like a healthy snake to me mate.