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hey everyone my ball ate on friday and i am getting rady to get more food from him off line i need some help with what size food i should get him.

he is 25 inches long
and 5.5 inches around the fatest part.

here are some choices of what i was thinking of:
mice
adults:Length (Inches): 2.50 - 3.00*
Weight (Grams): 20.00 - 25.00

JUMBO ADULTS
Length (Inches): 3.00 - 3.75*
Weight (Grams): 35.00 - 45.00

or rats
pups
Length (Inches): 2.50 - 3.50*
Weight (Grams): 20.00 - 29.00

weaned
Length (Inches): 3.50 - 4.50*
Weight (Grams): 30.00 - 44.00

so what does everyone think thanks for all your help

np

Honestly without seeing the snake and food I couldn't give you an accurate suggestion my guess would be adult mice or wean/small rats but again without seeing the snake and knowing it's eating habits it's hard to tell.

So here's what you do: go to the petstore pick up whatever it is that you have been feeding him, measure it, weigh it and order it.

Rule of feeding: 1. food item should be approximately equal in girth to the largest part of the snake's body.

If you are still having a hard time deciding which is best email the measurements and feeding habits to whatever company you are buying from and they'll tell you what they have that will best suit your needs.
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