Ball Python Feeding Guide

 

Here's a general Ball Python Feeding Guide to help you care for your snake, depending on its age, size, and health:

1. Hatchlings (0–3 months)

·  Prey type: Pinky or fuzzy mice (or rat pups if large enough)

·  Frequency: Every 5–7 days

·  Prey size: About the same width as the widest part of the snake's body

2. Juveniles (3–12 months)

·  Prey type: Hopper mice or weaned rats

·  Frequency: Every 7 days

·  Prey size: Equal to or slightly wider than the thickest part of the body

3. Subadults (1–3 years)

·  Prey type: Small rats

·  Frequency: Every 7–10 days

·  Prey size: 1 to 1.25x the snake's girth

4. Adults (3+ years)

·  Prey type: Medium rats (sometimes large if the snake is big)

·  Frequency: Every 10–14 days

·  Prey size: Same as above, but don't overfeed

General Feeding Tips

·  Frozen-thawed prey is safest; avoid live prey unless supervised.

·  Feed in the enclosure to avoid unnecessary stress.

·  Don’t handle your snake for 24–48 hours after feeding to prevent regurgitation.

·  If a snake refuses food, wait a week and try again. It’s common during shedding or winter.

·  Ensure the prey is properly warmed (body temperature) before offering.

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