Quick Question

[uTiRambo]

Hello,

I'm picking up a ball python very soon, how long should I wait to offer her first meal?

Thanks,
Alex

[Ranegyr]

i waited one week and she responded very well. i've fed her two times now and she is doing fine. give it at least a week of alone time and if it isn't acting stressed, go for it.

[LadyOhh]

You can try the first couple days after being settled in, but don't be dissapointed if it doesn't eat.

General consensus is a week or so.

[kc261]

A week of settling in time is generally recommended. The most important part is to be sure you are providing a stress free environment. Make sure your temps & humidity are spot-on BEFORE you bring home the snake. And, hard as it is, avoid handling except the minimum required for cage maintenance until your BP has established a good eating routine in her new home.

[JeffJ]

i always ask whenthe last meal was and try to conform to the schedual of it.

i have had luck feeding the same day a snake arives home. actually with both my snakes i had this luck.

[uTiRambo]

Thanks everyone!