Don't worry, the food item should leave a noticeable lump I'm his stomach.
Prey size should be equal to or a lil larger than the widest part of his girth. Hatchling ball pythons start off on mouse hoppers or rat pups.
So at 4 months old... he should easily take a small mouse or rat pup

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