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regular mouse or jumbo mouse?

Preita

Preita

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We are going to be feeding our corn for the first time this week and I was going to order some mice from Rodent Pro. We are probably going to buy some from the pet store this week but I wanted to have an actual stock so I didnt have to think about it.

So my question is, the place where we got the snake said that it was about 2 1/2 years and eating full grown mice. Is that the regular mouse on Rodent Pro or that jumbo size?

Just a little clarification would help. Maybe I just have to see how the lump looks after feeding to know? She (we're pretty sure its a she) is pretty big, but Im just not sure which size to get.
Thanks a ton!
 
It is very difficult to suggest which size mouse to feed without seeing the snake in question. I do however have a few suggestions that may help.

The general guide is to select a feed size no larger than 1.5 times the thickest part of the snake. This may sound large but it is amazing just what they can swallow. I am in no way suggesting that you feed the largest mouse or rat you can find though, it is directly proportional to the individual snake.

If the store said she was eating adult mice I would buy at least 3 of this size. Feed the first one to the snake and see how it "fits". That will be your best indication. At a glance the ideal sized food item will give the snake a noticeable lump, but not stretched to where you can easily see skin between the scales (this is highly likely to cause a regurge).

I suggested 3 mice so that after you have seen the first go down you can order from the supplier of your choice accordingly. The extra 2 mice will give you adequate feed for the worst case scenario that your order may be delayed and you wont have to scramble to go get a mouse. (better to have an extra mouse than NEED one)

Having said that, I have had nothing but great service from RodentPro personally.
 
wonderful. thank you :D I was just worried it, mainly because Im a worrier and want the snake to have the happiest possible life :D
 
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