Is my ball python getting enough to eat?

[Snake Man 27]

Hi everyone! I just got a new bp named Shelly and I love her death! My only concern is the place I purchased her from was feeding her rat pups every 2 weeks. She is 507 grams so is this the right size rat? Also is she being fed often enough?

Thanks in advance for advice everyone!

[Crazymonkee]

Prey size should be equal to or a lil larger than the widest part of the snake. I'd go once a week.

What happened to your spider and lesser?

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[Rickys_Reptiles]

1 small rat every week.

I feed rat pups to my hatchlings!

[Snake Man 27]

Prey size should be equal to or a lil larger than the widest part of the snake. I'd go once a week.

What happened to your spider and lesser?

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Once a week is what I thought too

And I'm glad you asked about the lesser and spider, a couple friends of mine were interested in getting in to the snake hobby so I sold them to them, they should be joining this forum soon!

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1 small rat every week.

I feed rat pups to my hatchlings!

Thanks for the advice! I will start feeding her weekly.

[Crazymonkee]

Cool. Yeh I'd definitely go once a week
I'd try the same size prey they were feeding for maybe the first 2 feedings with you then up the size as long as she's feeding ok

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[Snake Man 27]

I know this is a noob question, but which is bigger a rat hopper or pup?

[bcr229]

I know this is a noob question, but which is bigger a rat hopper or pup?

[Snake Man 27]

Thank you so much for the chart!