I just got my first baby ball python a week ago and I have some questions.

Okay, first feeding. He's a male and 150 grams. The breeder I got him from said he's happy to eat every week, and I fed him two days ago. From what I can tell, he's a great eater. I'm just unsure about about the size of the pray. Is an adult mouse once a week good for his size?

And handling. How do I know if I'm stressing him out too much when I hold him? I know he's still a baby and is getting used to being handled, but I don't wan't to freak him out too much. After I hold him for awhile he comes out of his ball and starts moving pretty fast, and that makes me nervous. I'm just trying not to get bit .-.

Thanks for all your help! (: