Somewhere between 7 - 9ft is when I've seen most people make the switch. As far as the snake goes, I don't feel that it's of any importance, but as far as money goes, it can make quite a difference.

The problem I see most is what "burmeseman07" kind of alluded to, people using too big of prey. Keep in mind that it's far better on any animal to eat two small prey items instead of one large. Do we eat one large meal a day or three meals a day?

With a local rabbit farm handy you should be able to work something out with the breeder for them to set aside a few fuzzy rabbits, rabbits aproximately the same size as the rats you've been feeding.

When switching from rats to rabbits you'll get the best results from rabbits the same size as the rats you were feeding or a tad smaller. If they're reluctant to take F/T, try fresh-killed. Medium-sized rabbits, when they're first born, are about the size as medium rats.

Have a good one!
HH
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