Other pets (pics and discussions)

[RedSidedSPR]

So much easier to feed!!

Yeah, but it's once a week and rather dull...

in comparison that is.

[snakehill]

Well it's still a baby so it's twice a week!!!

[RedSidedSPR]

Instead of an exciting, multiple food-item, once a day.

I know, i like watching them constrict. They're OK.

[snakehill]

Mine doesn't constrict! Just sucks it down and is starting to look for another one! I've had this snake for 10 days and it has eaten 3 times already!!! I'm either going to go up a size on the pinkies or start giving it 2 at a time!!!

[RedSidedSPR]

Is it OK to give two at a time?

[snakehill]

One doesn't seem to make enough of a bulge! Oh, yes it is okay IMO

[RedSidedSPR]

I thought I read somewhere you shouldn't give corn snake and snakes like that two mice at once.

But I don't know nothin' 'bout corns.

[Charis]

Yeah, you can do two at once. It's not really recommended as an every time thing, not 100% sure why. Partly due to the fact that an older, bigger mouse generally has more nutrition than a younger mouse. Beyond a certain point, I'd think that wouldn't be true. But one appropriately sized prey item is the recommended way to feed. However, it is fine to double up if there is too big of a size gap between the next sized mice you can find or you need to finish off a supply that has gotten too small. It's generally recommended that you feed hatchling corns only every five to seven days. More often than that is considered power feeding and while it will make the corn grow really fast, there is some proof that it also shortens their lifespans.

[RedSidedSPR]

Thanks for clearing that up.

[snakehill]

I've been feeding him every 3-4 days because he alway's seems to be hungry! He also seems kind of thin but I'm probably just comparing him to the garters!