Hi there I am new to this site and new to the world of balls. I have kept other snakes in the past but decided to get a hatchling lesser this summer and he is wonderful. My question starts with my now second ball python, a 10 year old adult. He has been gifted to me and I have a few feeding questions.

1st how often does a 10 year old eat? he is between 4-5 feet and previous owner said that he fed only every 4-6 weeks. He also said that he would not eat frozen. But since I am storing some large frozen rats for my friend I thought I would try it. His last feeding was in early Aug. and this snake just about took the tongs out of my hand to get at this rat (like flipped over 3X with the strike) and ate it with no trouble. Any advice? is 4-6 normal for adults? I have looked for some info but it seems to be quite vague. I will post some picts in a few days when I take him out for the first time (has eaten and should be at over 1 week of just chill out time)

Thanks for any advice