How can you tell if a Ball Python is overweight?

[Kaoslb]

I've read quite a few of the threads on here with regards to feeding frequency, prey size, etc. There seems to be a lot of discussion as to what is appropriate frequency etc.

I was wondering what is considered fat/overweight in a ball python. Do you go by ratio of head size to girth size? Is it when you see skin between scales? A weight to length ratio? How would one judge that their pet is actually overweight and not just "thick".

Thanks

[greghall]

never seen one dont think its possible!lol they will just fast when they get too fat

[Kaorte]

If you can see skin in between the scales then then snake is fat.