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I know a guy who breeds rabbits and was wondering if anyone feeds their snakes rabbit pinkies. I was also wondering if anyone knows how the nutrient value would be compared to feeding mice or small rats? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx
Scott

Dont start feeding your ball pythons Rabbit pups if you cant get them 24/7 .. Ball Pythons are funny about there diet and once you get them feeding on a certain food item they may want that item and that item ONLY ! So if you cant get rabbit pups all the time its not worth the risk...

I disagree with the other response. I alternately feed various prey items to my ball pythons and have done so for years. Rabbit pinks are fine. Typically, it is best to feed pinkies of any rodent after a couple of days old to get the most nutrients possible from their mothers milk. However, by varying the diet and age of prey, you should be fine. I find some stubborn feeders to go nuts over rabbit pinks.

My ball pythons (and other pythons) feed on rats, mice, rabbits, quail, and chicks. All frozen thawed with no problems. Although, poultry tends to leave a smeller and messier mess, it is a nice supplement on occasion.
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I feed my pythons both rats and mice and they tend to eat both with no problem as well. I've found if you switch up the prey items often they just begin to recognize it as feeding time rather than pay attention to what they are eating. Thanks for all your advice though .

Scott