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hello guys, im pretty new to the forum. I was just curious when you guys have switched your burm over to rats.. currently my burm is about 30-31" or so. ive been feeding him 2 adult mice every week.. some ideas would be good, id rather switch him over to rats as soon as possible..i also can only get live mice/rats right now untill i get a freezer to store f/t rodents.

thanks,
Nick

I don't ever think I gave my burm mice. You could probably do small rats. Burms are pretty thick and should be Ok. I have a green Ananconda about that size right not that eats small rats. But you have to judge that based on the size. With my burm I never had problems switching food. She was always hungry, once she got going. If you have problems, you could always give it a mouse and while its wrapped it drop a small thawed rat in on top. They usually eat it because they think they killed it, then it will start to get the taste.
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wow thanks for the quick respons.. the only problem i am having, is finding some small enough rats to give it a shot since i can only get live prey right now. im working on getting a freezer for the basement to store some f/t. i should feed the burm soemthing about the size of the widest area on him right right?

With burms I've found that doing a LITTLE thicker than their body at the thickest point is acceptable. It's your snake, you know the animal. Could it handle a big 'ol steak or is it a hamburger kinda guy?

haha..i know what your saying..ill keep him to mice for another month or so, and try giving him a rat. i hope i dont have a fussy easter when it comes to switching to rats..I dont think i will since he has a very strong feeding responce. thanks guys. any other input is good also.