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im ordering mice what size mouse should i get fuzzie 1.5-2 inches hopper 2-2.5 inches or small 2.5-3

thanks for your help

That really depends on your snake. Size of your snake is of course one indicator, what you are currently feeding is another, and what your snake will eat is another. As a general rule (correct me anyone if I'm worng) you should feed your snake a food item the size of the widest part of the body up to 1.5 times the widest part. I've know some snakes, that would not eat the larger prey and prefered a couple of little ones, and I've know snakes that would take the biggest thing it could fit into it's mouth, I've also known some to have color preferences. This is something you kind of have to guage as you get to know your snake. If you are switching to f/t be prepared that your snake may not switch automatically, I'd stick with the item size he's currently eating, if you don't think it's enough offer 2. I think thats about all the advise I can think of. I hope it helps.
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feeding on a fuzzie she is 24 inches long she is eating f/t already i switcher her already hope this helps.

I'd order 50 large mice just in case she does not accept the 100 wiened and 100 small rats you should order.......

24 inches she has to be atleast 500 grams, fuzzy mice will are no where near enough food.