Debunking the myth:

Domestic feeders no matter which type contain more than enough nutrients than our domestic pets need - all those extra nutrients become nothing but waste - so whether you're feeding your snake mice or rats your snake will have more than enough nutrients. More is not better - it's just a waste (pun intended).

On the other hand yes - rats are higher in fat content which does get absorbed more readily and is not necessarily "healthier" for your snake. In human terms you can think of it as mousers being on an all chicken diet and raters being on an all pork diet.

Rats are easier to feed - one per meal instead of several - and for people breeding their snakes it helps build the fat content necessary for the reproductive process -f or pets the extra fat is not really necessary.

They do what they do - they are as individual as people are - just relax and enjoy your animals!
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Tosha
JET Pythons

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