» Site Navigation |
|
|
|
» Quick Moderation |
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
Attention Rtb
09-20-2008 07:15 AM
Today 09:11 AM
30 Replies, 504 Views
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
» Ads |
|
|
 |
01-26-2005, 12:47 AM
|
 |
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 171
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 1,107.69
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 1,107.69
Donate
Rep Power: 17
|
|
|
what size of rat
I am going to attempt to switch my boa over to rats. She is right around 27-30 inches long, and have been previously feeding her 2 hopper mice. Now what kind sized rat do i need to get? Thanks alot
Garrett
|
01-26-2005, 01:01 AM
|
 |
RTB Aficionado
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: north carolina!!!!!
Posts: 826
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 6,334.00
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 6,334.00
Donate
Rep Power: 41
|
|
|
i would say small, but i think that one big item is better than 2 big items, i just started feeding my boas rats about a week ago and doesnt she just love them, well only except mines about 24" inches. well good luck!
-!justin!-
|
01-26-2005, 05:06 AM
|
 |
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Orleans, La. U.S.A.
Posts: 221
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 1,377.44
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 1,377.44
Donate
Rep Power: 17
|
|
I have a 32" BCI that is taking one f/t weaned rat every 10 days quite easily. For yours, I'm guessing pups, maybe weanlings. The basic rule of thumb to follow is, one prey item that is the same thickness, or ever so slightly larger, than the thickest part of the snakes body. If it is a BCC, I woun't push the thickness of the prey item to slightly larger, as they may have a tendancy to regurge a meal that is too large. It is better to err on the side of caution. Your Boa will benifit greatly from a more nutritious rat. Good luck with the switch! |
01-26-2005, 05:38 AM
|
|
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 171
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 1,107.69
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 1,107.69
Donate
Rep Power: 17
|
|
ok, it is a BCI, so i will try a pup first, see how it handles it, and if its easy, ill try weanlings. |
01-26-2005, 09:18 PM
|
|
RTB Aficionado
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: north carolina!!!!!
Posts: 826
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 6,334.00
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 6,334.00
Donate
Rep Power: 41
|
|
|
yea basicly what i said!!!lol
-!justin!-
|
01-26-2005, 09:23 PM
|
|
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 171
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 1,107.69
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 1,107.69
Donate
Rep Power: 17
|
|
|
but you didnt say what type of rat
|
01-28-2005, 10:43 PM
|
 |
I am an RTB Addict !
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,180
Thanks: 3
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Points: 5,368.40
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 5,368.40
Donate
Rep Power: 62
|
|
|
why not just buy a rat the same size or slightly larger than the snakes fattest point! go to rep shop with a mental pic of your boa and ask to look at the rats. I do quite often and probably drive them mad picking and choosing which rats I want and which I dont.
|
01-28-2005, 10:54 PM
|
 |
ms. anthropomorphist
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: lithonia georgia
Posts: 8,966
Thanks: 2,428
Thanked 902 Times in 721 Posts
Points: 10,292.97
Bank: 1,935,108,862.84
Total Points: 1,935,119,155.81
Donate
Rep Power: 4305
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by buck2003
why not just buy a rat the same size or slightly larger than the snakes fattest point! go to rep shop with a mental pic of your boa and ask to look at the rats. I do quite often and probably drive them mad picking and choosing which rats I want and which I dont.
|
tee hee. i would measure thier girth with a piece of ribbon and take that with me. thank god my nephew owns the petshop! |
01-28-2005, 11:03 PM
|
|
RTB Aficionado
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: north carolina!!!!!
Posts: 826
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 6,334.00
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 6,334.00
Donate
Rep Power: 41
|
|
|
haha im glad i werk at my local pet shop!!!!!!!!
|
01-28-2005, 11:03 PM
|
 |
I am an RTB Addict !
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Auburn California
Posts: 2,359
Thanks: 0
Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts
Points: 18,677.24
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 18,677.24
Donate
Rep Power: 131
|
|
|
At that size, pups are just about right. Just keep in mind that on rats, your boa will grow a lot faster. He will be ready for weaned in a very short period of time. =) good luck!
|
02-04-2005, 10:03 PM
|
 |
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Cobble Hill, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Posts: 122
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Points: 588.25
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 588.25
Donate
Rep Power: 0
|
|
|
I would try a rat pup, if no lump try a rat weanling and if still no lump go for a small. Just keep doing that until you find that the right size leaves a nice lump. I would feed 1 food item thats as big or a bit bigger then the 2 small food items put together.
Kev
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
Points Per Thread View: 0.25
Points Per Thread: 1.00
Points Per Reply: 0.50
|
|
|
|
