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A question for an expert!!!

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Question
 Ok,I have a Ball Python and I've been feeding him different types of mice ever since I had him(according by his size).I was just wondering if it would be good or if I could mix his diet up a little,like one week a rat then another week something else.Would it be good for him?Could it make him have better health or worse health?Thanks for takeing the time to read this!bye!!!

Answer
Hi Cainan.  When you say you want to "mix up" his diet I would assume that would be between mice and rats only.  That is ok to do if you want to.  It won't make him any better or worse regarding his health.  Just make sure you have the right size rodent each time.  Nothing too big he can't handle.  Personally, I would stick with one type of rodent (rat or mouse) and just OCCASIONALLY treat with the other.  Hope this helps and thanks for writing.