I browsed the forum looking for this, but no luck unless I just overlooked it...
Is it possible to over feed a BP???
Thanks in advance for any replies...
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Question???
linda102565
Sep 17, 2003 11:39 PM
Replies (3)
Jaymz
Sep 17, 2003 11:44 PM
simply put, yes, you can over feed any animal. some animals can be more prone to it. hope i answered your question.
J
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Jaymz
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rustys-balls
Sep 17, 2003 11:49 PM
It could get so fat it wouldnt want to breed,But I really dont think that will happen.
notpitr
Sep 18, 2003 01:01 PM
BPs have a tendency to pudge, so you shouldn't feed them TOO much. Also, feeding a young BP will cause it to grow quickly. While this produces a nice large snake in a short time, the health detriments to quick growth can shorten its life.
That said, an eager feeder is a joy to have, while it lasts. Just wait a couple of months, and your vacuum cleaner will drive you crazy while he refuses food for a month or more. It's Breeding Season, and sexually mature BPs go off feed, usually starting October-Novemberish, and fast until January-Februaryish. The number of "HELLLLP! My BP Won't Eat!!!!" posts in the fall/winter increases dramatically on this forum, much to the amusement of those of us who were doing that kind of posting when WE were new. 
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