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    Another feeding question!

    My 2 year old ball python is around 900g, and I've always used the rule of feeding him 10-15% of his weight weekly.

    Is this rule continued regardless of the weight of the ball. Say; a 2000g ball would be fed a 200g feeder? Or is there a maximum that is healthy to be fed to the python?

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    Re: Another feeding question!

    The largest rat that I feed, regardless of the size of my snake, is a small medium (about 140-150 grams).

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    Re: Another feeding question!

    Thanks! thats what I thought.

    Sorry for the late reply my internet has been down this week.

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    Re: Another feeding question!

    I feed mine 150-160g but wyhen it's comes to breeding 200-220g!

    Daniel

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    Re: Another feeding question!

    I agree with Robin. I don't go any higher then a medium rat. I feed my 2400 gram girl 120-150 gram rats every 7-10 days.
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    Re: Another feeding question!

    Quote Originally Posted by Sarin View Post
    I agree with Robin. I don't go any higher then a medium rat. I feed my 2400 gram girl 120-150 gram rats every 7-10 days.
    Same here. My 2200 g male gets fed 120-150g every 7- 10 days. And sometimes I may go up to but not more than 170g...


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