New owner - Feeder size

I finally got my first BP. I was told to feed him(?) fuzzies which from the videos I have watched, they seem a bit small for the size. I just fed one fuzzy about 10 mins ago and he took it readily which I feel is a good sign since I have only had him for 3 days now. The fuzzy was down his throat within a minute or two. I was just curious on others with more experience on what they thought. Thank you for your time.

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How old is it?

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Originally Posted by Sgpython

How old is it?

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Wish I knew, got it from Petsmart which I know isn't ideal.

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Originally Posted by dsmhero

Wish I knew, got it from Petsmart which I know isn't ideal.

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Alright but a snake that size should be eating hopers or an adult mouse they can swallow pretty big prey

How quickly are you handling him after he eats?

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Originally Posted by Sgpython

Alright but a snake that size should be eating hopers or an adult mouse they can swallow pretty big prey

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Thank you! Do you think feeding two fuzzy's until I am out of them will be ok? How long should I wait to feed the second one?

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Originally Posted by Sgpython

How quickly are you handling him after he eats?

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I will wait two days.

Your welcome and yeah it would and just wait till the first one gets down to his stomach and then you could offer the second one and Good two days is perfect

You think I should offer another one tonight?

When was the last time u feed him?

Just over an hour ago

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Just over an hour ago

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Yeah you can try and let me know how it goes

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Originally Posted by Sgpython

Yeah you can try and let me know how it goes

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He took another one. Thank you for your help.

Your welcome

If you have any other questions just message me

Fuzzy mice or hoppers look to small for him. I would try switching him over to large rat pups. Maybe even a small weaned its hard to tell by the picture. Good rule of thumb is feed him a prey item that is as large around as the thickest part of the snake. Hope this helps


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First I just have to say that your little normal is Gorgeous! I love it's dark creamy color and clean pattern. He or she is a beaut. Now back to your question, he/she can definitely take Rat Pups at it's size. Most feed fuzzy rats/hopper mice to newly hatched babies and yours looks to be a little older than a fresh out of the egg hatchling. So try rat pups and see how it goes :) keep us updated.


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Originally Posted by ApReptiles

Fuzzy mice or hoppers look to small for him. I would try switching him over to large rat pups. Maybe even a small weaned its hard to tell by the picture. Good rule of thumb is feed him a prey item that is as large around as the thickest part of the snake. Hope this helps


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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by AlexisFitzy

First I just have to say that your little normal is Gorgeous! I love it's dark creamy color and clean pattern. He or she is a beaut. Now back to your question, he/she can definitely take Rat Pups at it's size. Most feed fuzzy rats/hopper mice to newly hatched babies and yours looks to be a little older than a fresh out of the egg hatchling. So try rat pups and see how it goes :) keep us updated.


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Thank you so much. I do think he/she is pretty. I will try to find larger feeders in town asap.

Yeah pics are hard to judge the size of a ball python, but I am thinking he could easily take rat pups....