Does it make a difference if you use mice vs. rats as feeders? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to using one over the other? Is one more nutritious than the other?
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Mice or rats?
matt1
Aug 24, 2011 10:42 AM
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TwoSnakes
Aug 29, 2011 08:44 PM
If you breed them I find mice much easier,cheaper. If your just buying them as feeders, snakes grow faster and heavier on rats.
For example if you feed a mouse vs a rat pup/fuzzy same size the snake will grow faster on the rat.
If you keep bigger types of snakes than rats are your choice as more food for the bang.
I keep a couple kings and when I used to breed mice were fine for them .
