is this snake overfed or underfed?

A strongly fed bp will likely not ball up much, as it is probably uncomfortable to do so.

I do not know about the movements of your snake as I cannot personally see it. I expect it is just very full and trying to digest all the feedings. Keep your hot spot up around 92-94F to aid in digestion. Digestion consumes a lot of energy and the snakes metabolism will all be used for digestion instead of activity. Keep water bowl full and change often.

I would switch to rats if possible... "shake and bake" a rat in some mouse bedding to help switch your snake to rats.

I have had a few very well fed bps that act similar, and look the same. I have a 2013 1.0 Enchi Albino that I picked up in Daytona at 120g, and fed well in order to breed this season. His proportion was similar to your snakes..... thin head and neck while his body was growing quickly. He is now more well proportioned after a few months. First picture is probably somewhere around 300g. Second pic is just a few weeks ago over when 500+g and just introduced to a big Albino girl- more proportioned than when gaining weight rapidly.

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It eats rats, i just mentioned adult mouse for size comparison since i do not weight the rats i'm feeding to my balls. I just go by the common rule of thumb on not exceeding the snake's widest girth.

I do not think full belly is the issue on not balling up, since it's like that even when empty.

What i'm suspecting was this was powerfed before i got it, and with the regular diet i'm giving it's not getting the same nutrition it is used to so it's actually loosing body mass, hence the loose skin. I do know it is growing because twice it shed and there is noticeable increase in length.

I just visited a fellow ball keeper, and an adult male that is off feed for 2 months has the same loose skin and soft body. However, that fat appearance makes me reluctant to feed it more. I guess a strict weight monitoring is in order.

I really apreciate your comments. Will follow and hope mine progresses to a more proportional build and muscle tone.

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Originally Posted by Pythonfriend

now it sounds difficult and complicated and i hope the real experts chime in :) i made too many assumptions (sorry for that), and now you say its behavior also shows oddities, and all i can say is that its weird. we need some experts here.

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No need to apologize. I actually think my albino looks wierd with it's skinny neck and fat looking body, it's the reason i posted. I agree with your opinion on rapid growth, i hope to rectify that by providing proper care.