>>I always believed regurging an oversized prey item was a possibility in most snake species. I have only heard of it happening with chondros one time. In that instance, the prey item was actually another young chondro it was housed with. From what I remember, it regurged then died shortly after.
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>>As far as the quail being too large, can't really comment on that but the fact that it took an hour to swallow doesn't mean much. I have had young chondros take a long time with appropriate sized mice before. Some just don't seem to be in a big hurry.
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>>Bart

Bart, I would agree another chondro would definitely be an oversize meal, and good cause for regurge. I could be wrong, but I think quail chicks are around 5-7 grams at hatching and large fuzzies are around the same weight. I think a meal at 10% of the animal's weight would be appropriate and just guessing, I would think a 18-24" animal would weigh in the 50-75 gram range. I don't think any meal that equals 100% of body weight is good for any snake.....unless you're a HUGE kingsnake or indigo that just loves to eat everything. It's never a bad idea to err on the small side.

Brandon
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