I bought a ball python (not my first one) over a year ago, but he was really insecure no matter what I did for him. The breeder said he was pissy. But he's also particular about the size of the rat he eats and overall very stubborn. I tried a bunch of things to get him to calm down and feel secure.

Anyway, this has caused issues with his growing ability as he's constantly refused food for much of the first year though he'd eat on and off again given the "correct" conditions. Honestly, don't know how he stayed alive under that.

He's smaller than he should be and hasn't grown as much as he should.

I solved his feeding and security issues, and he's now regularly eating.

My question is, should I feed him more often for his size, or switch to an adult schedule? He's willing to eat more often now that he's finally calmed down and isn't on edge anymore. i.e. stick to a baby feeding schedule, or switch to an adult one.