Appropriate feeding size?

Hi, we added this new girl to our collection. She weighs in at 865g. I asked the breeder what size she's eating.... she said rat pups. I personally feel like this is way small? Am I wrong? What size would you recommend? I saw possibly a small or medium rat? Tomorrow is feeding day trying to figure out all our beforehand. Thanks!https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ibb.co/fvJ4C18
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Originally Posted by Alleigh

Hi, we added this new girl to our collection. She weighs in at 865g. I asked the breeder what size she's eating.... she said rat pups. I personally feel like this is way small? Am I wrong? What size would you recommend? I saw possibly a small or medium rat? Tomorrow is feeding day trying to figure out all our beforehand. Thanks!https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ibb.co/fvJ4C18
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At 865g, I would be feeding a small rat every 2 weeks. That assumes she’s a healthy 865g. If overweight same size but less frequently. If underweight every 7-10 days.

For her, per picture, I would feed a small rat every 10 days if she will take it. If she skips meals, go to every 2 weeks.

Thank you, she looks great otherwise (finally got the picture to upload in the original message). Thanks!

I agree with what dakski said. She is beautiful! The breeder may have been feeding her smaller items more often, she doesn't look like she is terribly skinny.

I agree with a small rat, but even if (?) you thought she needed a 'medium', it would be much better not to upsize so suddenly. You never want to be "seeing those rats again". :rolleyes:
Never hurts to be on the smaller side, but too large CAN hurt if they upchuck it.

Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that

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Originally Posted by Ball_Pythons4life

Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that

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Originally Posted by Ball_Pythons4life

Hey Bogertophis, wheres that handy dandy food chart you always post, I cant seem to find that

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You don't need my help, it's right here on the site all the time, what we call a "sticky", meaning it's permanent for reference. ;)
But you recently joined so you're forgiven, there's a lot to "find" on this site! ;)

Upper left>>> Forum >>> scroll down to https://ball-pythons.net/forums/foru...2-BP-Husbandry

>>> (5th one down) https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ing-Guidelines

I remember reading it before I joined but I just couldn't seem to find it again :rolleyes: