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I have heard and read that if you feed your snake lets say 2 mice per meal instead of one it will enhance the growth of it, however is there any negative to doing this- in other words should I maintain a regular diet of 1 mouse per week or can I increase it to two mice...I have done this in the past a few times and my snake didn't seem to mind, I'm just curious for the well being of the snake. Thank you and all replies are appreciated.
-Greg

No reason to powerfeed a corn.Most people powerfeed out of greed,how fast they can turn there investment around.It's also hard on the snakes,liver,etc,etc.I cant see were it would hurt to feed your snake twice a week if it's still a juvie.When they turn adults it just makes them fat and lifeless.My adult amels get fed every 2 to 3 weeks and only a mouse and i still think there a little on the chubby side...Paul.

my corn is about a year old now, and how about if I feed it one mouse and like a pinkie a week, or should I just stick to the regular one mouse every 1-2 weeks?

are there any other HEALTHY things I can feed my snake, I heard anoles are eaten in the wild but carry parasites that can be harmful to a captive snake, I also was wondering about goldfish, gerbils, and quail eggs - I've heard of all the following being used, just tryna figure out if any are more beneficial. Quail eggs I know have more protien but the ones from the grocery store are treated for humans - so are they safe to use for the snake as well? Gerbils are also higher in protien but I don't know if there suitable for a corns diet i know for other snakes they are. Thanks for all your responses in advance.
-Greg

Stick with mice or rat pups,maybe as a treat a small rat when it gets older.I will sometimes give my corns a treat like 2 mice once and awhile .If you want a big fat snake try a blood python...Paul.

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