Big Ribbon Snake

[GartersRock]

Ok. I have this Western Ribbon girl that is big enough to eat f/t medium rats. Is that normal.

[adamanteus]

I'd like to see a picture!

[GartersRock]

I'll see what I can do, I kind of sort of have access to a camera right now. LOL

[crzy_kevo]

thats is huge lol how long is she cant wait for a pic

[Snake lover 3-25]

wait rats????? medium sized RATS???? OMG that is HUGE!!!!!!!!!

[adamanteus]

wait rats????? medium sized RATS???? OMG that is HUGE!!!!!!!!!

Which brings a question to my mind.......
Is it wise to offer as large a food item as a snake can manage? Or is it better to feed several smaller items?

[infernalis]

Which brings a question to my mind.......
Is it wise to offer as large a food item as a snake can manage? Or is it better to feed several smaller items?

I have heard of Garters breaking bones taking prey too large.

My female easterns take F/T hopper mice with a little effort.

That would be my limit though.

[Snake lover 3-25]

o speeking of bones..... i think meadow broke some of the bones about an inch past the cloca..... they just feel really wierd and are different...... idk.....

[adamanteus]

o speeking of bones..... i think meadow broke some of the bones about an inch past the cloca..... they just feel really wierd and are different...... idk.....

Can you post a picture of that, Shanley? (In a separate thread)

[reptile3]

oohhhh I want to see pics... Shanley I hope your snakie is ok