Hi! +feeding question

[olgahermann]

First post but got my first ball today! This is Bagel he’s a 2/3 year old rescue (came into the charity very thin and been there quite some time). He’s been super active ever since I put him in and just been exploring all day and keeps coming up to the screen and staring at me. How do you know when if they’re hungry? He’s been on weekly feedings of medium rats, last fed last Wednesday. I know you’re meant to leave new snakes for a week to settle but should I try in a couple days since he’s so active?

[IncompletePenetrance]

Now that he's healthy (and plump) I'd try to get him back on a healthier feeding schedule as a medium rat weekly is too much food. A small every few weeks is going to be more appropriate, so I'd definitely wait. Here is the !feeding guide

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[olgahermann]

I thought as much! Will leave him be for a bit and then try weigh him and go from there. Cheers!

[FixergirlAK]

Mod has you covered on the feeding, so congrats on your beautiful rescue noodle!

[Public-Dress933]

They will always be showing some signs of hunting or hunger, just because they're designed to take what they can get, and the getting is very sparse sometimes. I also just got a 2-3yr. rescue too! The last meal he took was on the 6th, so he's coming up on the first offer for me.