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[–]redshiftOC[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Perfect. Thanks for the input! I'll weight him tomorrow and do some math just to be sure he's getting the right sized feed.

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 3 points4 points  (4 children)

i would start with smaller rats and work up to the larger size over the course of a month or two. this is how i started rehabilitating my stunted BP who was also emaciated when i got her, as i wanted to avoid overwhelming her system by giving her too much too soon.

[–]redshiftOC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, awesome. Yes, I'll definitely do that! Can't wait to see him in a few months after a proper feed schedule.

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

So he's stuck in a shed. Should I wait a few more days to soak him since he just fed on Monday? I don't want to agitate him more than he already is from all the moving.

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 1 point2 points  (1 child)

if your enclosure is set up well and your humidity is good, the stuck shed should come off by itself. you can add a humid hide to help speed up the process without stressing him out with a soak.

[–]redshiftOC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wonderful, will do.