I just want to make sure im feeding them enough , i have 5 feeding them hoppers now , how many per snake a wk
12-27-2010, 01:04 PM
ChrisS
Re: Feeding baby balls ?
If you are feeding mice hoppers they are too small. If its rats then that's still a little small but once a week is fine. Most hatchling ball pythons can eat adult mice or rat pups. If you are planning on breeding then up to once every 3 days is fine. But if they are just pets then one appropriate sized mouse or rat every 7-10 days is best.
12-27-2010, 02:09 PM
zman
i always forget which ones i give them , they are the little baby mice that have the white hair on them that are pretty lively , so you think normal size mice are fine , i feed my adult balls small rats . a small rat looks like it would really to big , they were born on labor day .
12-27-2010, 02:22 PM
steveboos
And adult mouse would be able 2 inches long and that would be perfect for them. Keep in mind everyone has different sized smalls and adult mice, so just find something that leaves a just noticeable lump. A adult mouse or weanling rat would be ideal for some few month old snakes.