Feeding Question

[CodyH3012]

Hey so I have a quick question that I was hoping you could help me with. So I fed my ball python last night around 7:00 pm and I fed her 1 large mouse and she downed it in like 5-10 minutes. So that brings me to my first question, did i not give her a big enough meal?? Second question is could I handle her now since it's been 24 hours? Thanks!

She's 300grams

[CodyH3012]

And also if I did underfeed her should i wait until sunday (7 days) to feed her a larger meal or should i give her another large mouse tomorrow. thanks.

and if I do need to give her a bigger meal then what should i feed her?

[bcr229]

At 300 grams she can take a 30-35 gram feeder. I always give mine at least two days after eating before I handle them, even if the feeder was small.

[Mr. Misha]

If you already her this week just wait til next week to feed her a bigger meal. Like BCR, I also wait 48 hours to handle. You want to give your BP time to proerly digest

Also, here's a good chart to follow:




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[CodyH3012]

Wow, thanks!!

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They said it was 300 grams but isn't that large for a baby?? So is it even considered a baby ball if it's that big?

[gaitedappy]

My baby is only in the 140 gram range (her last empty weigh in was 137 a month ago). She just took an adult mouse for me last week when the hoppers stopped leaving lumps.

I would wait until the following week to feed a larger meal, and I go with the no handling for 48hr procedure as well


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[PitOnTheProwl]

I would get a scale and weigh for yourself.
Depending on feeding response and age 300g might not be far off.

[Mr. Misha]

Wow, thanks!!

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They said it was 300 grams but isn't that large for a baby?? So is it even considered a baby ball if it's that big?

300 grams is a juvenile.

If you don't already have a scale, I suggest you get one so you can keep track of her weight. Make sure 5o weigh her after she poops so you record her "empty" weight.

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[bcr229]

They said it was 300 grams but isn't that large for a baby?? So is it even considered a baby ball if it's that big?

It's not a hatchling or neonate but it's not a year old yet either. So, still a "baby" as opposed to juvenile or adult snake.

[Mr. Misha]

I would get a scale and weigh for yourself.
Depending on feeding response and age 300g might not be far off.

Beat me to it! Didn't see it til now.

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