ASF Small
Best for: Subadults and adult maintenance
Benefits
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Maintains lean body condition
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Ideal for snakes prone to weight gain
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Reliable maintenance feeder
Drawbacks
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Too lean for animals needing weight gain
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Not optimal for breeding conditioning
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Requires accurate feeding intervals
Nutrition, Approximate Whole Prey Values
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Protein: 21–22%
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Fat: 6–7%
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Moisture: 65–67%
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Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio: ~1.2:1
Why These Nutrients Matter
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Protein: Maintains muscle tone and supports tissue repair.
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Fat: Prevents excessive weight gain while meeting energy needs.
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Moisture: Supports kidney and digestive health over long term captive care.
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Calcium to Phosphorus: Maintains bone density and neuromuscular function.

