Picky Eater--but the WEIRD kind?

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Phantom turns two next week (July 16th). He just crossed 800g (829 to be precise). I've been feeding Small rats since I got him, but he's getting to that awkward in-between stage at this point if I understand feeding sizes correctly (he needs bigger Small rats, or smaller Medium rats). He eats once a week (usually Wednesdays), based on what the breeder suggested, but now that he's getting bigger it might be better to extend that by a few extra days.

I'm of the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' philosophy as well, since he IS eating, even if he's a bit weird about it. But I'm always interested in hearing other suggestions or learning about ways I can potentially make his life better, too.

First off, male ball pythons often eat less than females, & you probably don't need to size up at all. (I can only say probably- since I haven't seen him & I'm assuming he's not thin or starving.)

Anyway, many have better luck keeping their adult male BPs on small rats. And also, better luck feeding less often. Feeding once a week is a lot for a 2 year old male BP- that could be your biggest problem- you're just trying to feed him too much & too often. I would certainly not offer sooner than every 10 days- & if need be- go to every 2 weeks. These snakes are "designed" to survive without regular meals, & if you find he needs more food in the future, you can also go back to feeding more frequently.