Adopted Adult Ball Python (need expertise)

[Dirulurv]

If he's underfed to begin with, don't go too big off the get-go. REALLY don't want any regurges right now. In my opinion, it is better to go a little smaller than a little larger. Feed a rat that is about the same width or a little less than the widest part of the snake's body. No more. I would also feed every 7 days myself, but perhaps others who have rescued ball pythons can chime in with their own experience!



Keep an eye on the things you've mentioned. Was it specifically a herp/reptile vet you went to??
Also, don't forget about a UTH with thermostat!! That should be included in the "bare minimum" - belly heat is essential.

All the best, and looking forward to photos and updates!

Thanks! .. I did pick up some medium rats, they're smaller than his girth by a bit. That rat pup he got Sunday as a tester looked like a snack lol, he's 4yrs old at the least and looks like he could handle a large rat but for now I'll buy mediums.
and yes it was a reptile vet i brought him to, to date ive cleaned his entire cage replaced all the bedding and put new stuff down, cleaned his water dish with a scrubber since it was brown with slime -_- and i bought a new UTH, added a hygrometer, thermostat and thermometer as well. I've decide to put him back in his full set up rather than bare minimum since he got his clean bill of health, the rep vet also said it was fine.

I currently feed my other guy (about a year) every 8 days, it was every 5 but he went off feed for 3 weeks due to being too full so i stretched the days in between a bit. I was thinking trying every 10 days for my adult? Till he's at more reg weight for his size at least?

thanks for the fast reply!