I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering if there was any new information regarding dwarf ball pythons? I ask because I got a ball python from someone on Craigslist that is very very small. When I got it, I was told he was a month old, and he weighed 46g. He was clearly very skinny, and when she described how she fed him, I was very concerned.

He was apparently kept with 2 other ball pythons from the same clutch, and she just put the thawed pinkies (which I have learned are WAY too small, even for hatchlings) in the tank and left them there until they were eaten, sometimes for a couple days or more! I was also told he ate half a pinkie the day before we picked him up, which I don't know how that could be possible unless he ate it and regurgitated the rest...

Anyway, I've had him for about 5 months now, and he only weighs 75g... He eats small mice once or twice a week depending on the size of the mouse I can get from the pet store, he's a great eater on live, but won't touch rats. His new enclosure has a warm side that stays between 90 and 92 degrees, and the cool side ranges from 77-85 depending on the time of day. The humidity stays between 50-60% and goes up to about 75% when he's shedding.

As far as I know, his tank and everything is fine, he has plenty of hides, orchid bark bedding, water stays clean and full... I don't understand how he's not putting on weight because he eats great and never regurgitates anything, and he has a big poop every time he sheds.

Any advice? Thanks in advance!