Hungry

[weslan]

I have had my ball python for over a month, she has sheeded once since i had her about 6 months old (2 feet long). I fed her 1 small mouse tuesday. Todya she had been hitting the top of her cage, like she trying to get out. She lets me hold her, but after a few minutes she wants explore. Could it be possibly the she is still hungry? Any help wold be great!!

[mercerasian]

Ball pythons are notorious for trying to escape their enclosures so that activity isn't always a sign of being hungry. Regardless if they're hungry, just stay on your feeding schedule. There's no need to feed more than your schedule permits.

[weslan]

ok thanks. I feed her 1 small frozen mouse every 5 days. when would it be a good time to go to medium mice? I know that if it is the size of her thinckest part of the body.

[C&H Exotic Morphs]

A 6 month old BP should be eating something bigger than a small mouse.
Do you have a scale so you can weigh your snake and then find an appropiate sized meal?
Also when you feed her does it leave any kind of bump?

[weslan]

yea there is a bumb. i only have a few some mice left, so i will use ten up and go bigger size meal

[AaronAshley]

My 8-9 month old is eating rat weanlings right now if that helps you