feeding

[Veni]

I got told my corn can eat full grown mice - but at the mo he's on fuzzies.

He's 3.5 inches around his thickest part and 38 inches in length.

If i gave him 2 fuzzies tomorrow (his usual feeding day) Would he take them both?

Veni

 

[mykal]

it shouldn't be a problem, just feed im the first one, and offer the secound one. He will most likely go for it. My snake is about 3 feet long and cant eat an adult mouse(14-17grams) without any problems.

 

[Veni]

He took two fuzzies today - there seems to be no problems.

If he regurges should I take him back down to one fuzzie?

Many thanks for all your advice
Veni ^ _ ^

 

[CAV]

A snake that big should have no problem eating adult mice, let alone two fuzzies. Anytime there is a regurge, wait 7-10 days before feeding again.

 

[Veni]

When I got him I was told to give him fuzzies - but if you guys think he'd be ok with full-grown mice I'll give them a try.

I won't be able to get any til next weekend so he'll have to have at least one more meal of double fuzzie!!

I'll let you know how he gets on

Thanks

Veni ^ _ ^

Oh - I know snakes can detach the jaws so it stretches really wide but his head doesn't look that big - will that cause problems?

 

[carol]

I agree with CAV, that snake should be able to handle an adult mouse.