The chart at the posted link compares protein, fats etc of prey items. The results do indicate rats have more crude protein and fat than mice of the same size. Take that to your sister-in-law

And I agree with the other posters, much better for your Dum to like rats than mice. Mine was a very picky eater as a youngster and I finally found a food item he never refuses, bunnys. But it's difficult to find them the size he needs though I did locate a source in PA that has been wonderful.

Also, use this time to switch him to thawed rats so as the prey size gets larger they won't pose a threat to your snake and it's more humane for the rat too
Nutrition of whole prey


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Ken Roshak
BlackSwampSerpents@toast.net

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