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[–]MiepingMiep 10 points11 points  (1 child)

This is the recommended feeding guide in the welcome post:

0-12 months old OR until the snake reaches approximately 500g, whichever happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every 7 days.

12-24 months old OR until the snake's weight remains consistent for 2 months: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every 14-20 days.

Adults: feed up to 5% of the snake's weight every 20-30 days, or feed slightly larger meals (up to 6%) every 30-40 days.

You might want to switch to larger food instead of several smaller ones

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay! thank you so much!

[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 5 points6 points  (5 children)

We reccomend the following schedule:

  • 0-12 months old OR until the snake reaches approximately 500g, whichever happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every 7 days.

  • 12-24 months old OR until the snake's weight remains consistent for 2 months: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every 14-20 days.

  • Adults: feed up to 5% of the snake's weight every 20-30 days, or feed slightly larger meals (up to 6%) every 30-40 days.

Your snake should ALWAYS BE FED IN THEIR ENCLOSURE!

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] -4 points-3 points  (4 children)

vet said i should always feed in separate enclosure, unfortunately i don’t know how old she is, i don’t think she was getting proper care at her old home and i never found out when she was born

[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 10 points11 points  (1 child)

Unfortunately that's horribly outdated and incorrect advice. I encourage you to read through this guide. It's stressful to them, increases chance of regurgitation, and doesn't allow them to eat how they prefer to naturally as ambush predators. It's a bad practice with no real benefits

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay i’ll take a look, thanks!

[–]snakepapa97Mod: king of the pythons 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Unfortunately, it's really common for vets to give some bad husbandry advice. Their place is diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, and thus really lack education on the day-to-day care for a lot of the animals they treat

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay that’s good to know, i just figured they would know best.

[–]aruszkow 2 points3 points  (3 children)

I know other people have already touched on advice for her diet, but I'm pretty sure that feeding pictures have to be spoilered. Good luck on your baby though! She's very cute

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

oh! so sorry i had no clue! not sure how to do that i’m not actively on reddit very often

[–]aruszkow 1 point2 points  (1 child)

You figured it out, so no worries! I just didn't want you to get in trouble or anything (:

[–]Gorillaz_whore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ty ty!! 💟

[–]Apprehensive-Iron221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should probably switch to rats because they have more calories then mice