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Lez · Contributing Member Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 77

Hi all...Just thought it would be good to know what you all think and why.

NorthernRegius.com · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:16 am Post subject:

Let's break it down; I a fan of rats as prey items & here's why:

1. The correct size prey for a Regius is 1-1.5 times the thickest part of the snake (compared with the GIRTH of the prey)- this means a hatching can be started on rat picks without problem

2. Based on the above, your Regius never outgrows it's prey item... you just up the size of the FT rat as your snake grows. Those who feed mice will need to feed multiple prey items in a setting to insure their snakes are properly fed- the snake also has to work harder to feed on mice at this point.

3. Regius are known to imprint on prey, starting them on mice then switching to rats later can be challenging.

4. Snakes that are fed rats seem to thrive... I've had mice eaters that I switched over to rats and the difference was amazing!!

Hope this helps & Best Wishes, whatever you decide -Deb
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NorthernRegius.com · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:19 am Post subject:

Sorry unable to edit my post- a hatchling may be started on rat pinks... Laughing

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RoyalCrazy · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 944

Rats all the way Very Happy

Scott W · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

Small mice to start with, them once they are able to eat fully furred rats I switch them over. So far I haven't found a problem switching between mice & rats.
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Kate · Contributing Member Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 100

Anything just so long as the buggers eat!! Laughing

NorthernRegius.com · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:22 am Post subject:

mike h · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Posts: 778

I am a rat convert. One of my females has become fussy, she prefers mice, but when properly hungry will eat rats. I give her rats which are about 90grms which is the same as about 2 and a half to 3 mice.
1 90grm rat (from honeybrook farm) 50pence. 3 mice £1.50.
Does anyone know how much is absorbed in actual growth.
e.g. if a 1000gram royal eats 90grms a week for 5 weeks = 450grms.
how much of it will be converted into actual snake putting on weight as opposed to waste/fuel.

thanks
mike

NorthernRegius.com · Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:39 pm Post subject:

premierpython · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject:

Hi all,thought you may find this document interesting and relevant?
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