Perfect feeding size

[DSpythons]

What is the perfect size feeder rodent for a 115 gram ball python? I know 10-15% of their body weight is perfect but at my local pet store there is only 8 gram small mice (hoppers) and 20 gram medium mice (adult mouse). I do not want to feed to big or small but I have tried both and so far he ignored the adult mouse and has had 2 hoppers so far.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Unfortunately not, you just have to find what works for your snake from what's available to you. It might mean feeding smaller rodents more often, feeding more than one rodent at a time, or a single larger rodent slightly less often. As I said it's all about finding what works for you.

[DSpythons]

Unfortunately not, you just have to find what works for your snake from what's available to you. It might mean feeding smaller rodents more often, feeding more than one rodent at a time, or a single larger rodent slightly less often. As I said it's all about finding what works for you.

Is it ok to feed two hoppers back to back if he will accept two?

[The Serpent Merchant]

It should be ok

[BHReptiles]

Is it ok to feed two hoppers back to back if he will accept two?

If he accepts them, let him eat them!16g (two hoppers) is perfect size. Sometimes the snakes want a smaller rodent.

[SlitherinSisters]

One thing I've learned over the years is to feed them a prey item that looks slightly too big. They can handle a little more than you think. I have never weighed a prey item, I judge solely by look. Eventually you'll be able to do the same and not stress about it.

Here is a picture I took for size comparison. That snake was about 75 grams and already has a rat pup that size in his belly. I only fed him one and took this one out after the picture.

[steve_r34]

i would try to get my hands on some rat pups thats what i would feed him .. my newest addition was 110 when i got him and he already ate 2 rat pups and is over 120 grams .. i thnk the grow better on rats so id try to make the switch from hoppers to pups ... jmo

[EntertheWutang]

Hello everyone I made this account because, this website seems very helpful but I can figure out how to post questions? But I'm replying to this because my question involves feeding! So, I just purchased my first ball python and I've had him for about 4 weeks, and I feed him every 5 days because I read online that young ball pythons should eat more cause they're growing and what not, is this bad? Every single time I've offered him a mouse he eats it without any trouble whatsoever, but my concern is if this is doing more harm than good.

[EntertheWutang]

I figured it out! Haha

[DSpythons]

One thing I've learned over the years is to feed them a prey item that looks slightly too big. They can handle a little more than you think. I have never weighed a prey item, I judge solely by look. Eventually you'll be able to do the same and not stress about it.

Here is a picture I took for size comparison. That snake was about 75 grams and already has a rat pup that size in his belly. I only fed him one and took this one out after the picture.

By that picture i feel like my 115 gram ball can handle a 20 gram adult mouse.

Also the closest place who sells rat pups is about 40 minutes away but maybe i will make the trip and bulk up on some.