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I have an '02 male Flordia that is pretty thick, I thought I read some place that if you can see skin between the scales the snake may be overweight. The scales on my guy are spaced apart on his thickest part so he fits that example. Here is my problem, if he is overweight I am at as loss. I feed him three to four mice at a time (he would take more if I offered) and then I will not feed him again for about two weeks. I feel like I should be feeding him more but he does not look like he is missing any meals for sure. Should I adjust his feeding at all? All comments welcomed.

Miller
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1.1 Florida King ('02 Pit & '00 Pearl)
1.1 Eastern Kings (2004 Orca and no name yet)
1.0 Black Milksnake (2005 no name yet)
1.0 Chow Chow (2003 Papi)
0.2 Cats (Stella and Shug

I'd try two mice per week as opposed to 4 mice every two weeks. That would give him a chance to digest the meals evenly.
Todd hughes

actually, that was his feeding regiment before I moved to the every other week scenario. I still need to know how to tell if he is overweight? Thanks for you quick response.

Miller
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1.1 Florida King ('02 Pit & '00 Pearl)
1.1 Eastern Kings (2004 Orca & ?)
1.0 Black Milksnake (2005 no name yet)
1.0 Chow Chow (2003 Papi)
0.2 Cats (Stella and Shug)

Can you post a pic of the snake and a few close ups. This would help out alot. Paul

I dont' have a camera currently but, I will borrow one and post a pis as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Miller
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1.1 Florida King ('02 Pit & '00 Pearl)
1.1 Eastern Kings (2004 Orca & ?)
1.0 Black Milksnake (2005 no name yet)
1.0 Chow Chow (2003 Papi)
0.2 Cats (Stella and Shug)