Re: Russian Rat feeding schedule?

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Posted by Dean on May 03, 2002 at 17:51:34:

In Reply to: Russian Rat feeding schedule? posted by Jeremy Clarke on May 03, 2002 at 15:15:51:

Hi Jeremy;

Based on your pictures you posted I'm sure your little guy could easily woof down a couple pinkies a week. My yearlings are now taking about 3 fuzzies/hoppers a feeding, don't take it personal if for some strange reason your snake just goes off his food. Mine do it ALL the time, I find it helps if you cool them down for a while, if your snake is passing his food through his system THAT quick you might have it too warm for him. I find these guys really don't need any extra heat, they thrive @ room temerature.

You think THESE guys have a fast metabolism?? Just try Indigos if ya want mega-crappers that STINK to high heaven!!!!

Russians have to be the nicest Rats barnone!!! Inquisitive, diurnal, flashy looking & actually seem to enjoy being on your shoulders. I'm sure you'll enjoy this little guy. They go great in pairs as well, they seem to be natural 'community' snakes I house 6 of them together.

You might want to check with Terry Cox here in the forum for any specific questions, I've only kept Russians for the past 2 years & got some of my breeding stock from Terry. He's been into them longer than anyone else in here I think.

Good luck with the little guy!!

Cheers
Dean

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: Hi Jeremy; : Based on your pictures you posted I'm sure your little guy could easily woof down a couple pinkies a week. My yearlings are now taking about 3 fuzzies/hoppers a feeding, don't take it personal if for some strange reason your snake just goes off his food. Mine do it ALL the time, I find it helps if you cool them down for a while, if your snake is passing his food through his system THAT quick you might have it too warm for him. I find these guys really don't need any extra heat, they thrive @ room temerature. : You think THESE guys have a fast metabolism?? Just try Indigos if ya want mega-crappers that STINK to high heaven!!!! : Russians have to be the nicest Rats barnone!!! Inquisitive, diurnal, flashy looking & actually seem to enjoy being on your shoulders. I'm sure you'll enjoy this little guy. They go great in pairs as well, they seem to be natural 'community' snakes I house 6 of them together. : You might want to check with Terry Cox here in the forum for any specific questions, I've only kept Russians for the past 2 years & got some of my breeding stock from Terry. He's been into them longer than anyone else in here I think. : Good luck with the little guy!! : Cheers : Dean

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