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Hello all! I'm fairly new to ball pythons. I recently picked up a baby the other day. I have it set up in a 20 gal enclosure, with aspen, UTH, UV lamp and all the works. I did my fair share of research to say the least. I am stuck on 1 topic. My snake is about 16" in length. How often should I feed it, as well as what size mouse? From my understanding, it's 1 hopper per week. I need some expert advice!

Once a week is fine.
Make sure you have either a thermostat or dimmer regulating your UTH so you don't cook your animal.

Welcome to the forum Karhoot :welcome:

Thanks for such a swift response! I am off to the pet store to give him his first meal. :)

Welcome to the forum! Pit's thermostat recommendation is an important and often overlooked piece of equipment. If you aren't using one, you def should be.

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Originally Posted by Karhoot

Hello all! I'm fairly new to ball pythons. I recently picked up a baby the other day. I have it set up in a 20 gal enclosure, with aspen, UTH, UV lamp and all the works. I did my fair share of research to say the least. I am stuck on 1 topic. My snake is about 16" in length. How often should I feed it, as well as what size mouse? From my understanding, it's 1 hopper per week. I need some expert advice!

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here is a helpful chart!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B93...htNjdJX2s/view

Welcome - You will find a wealthy of knowledge here with our members. LOTS of good information.