How much should i feed my Ball Python?
The general guideline is: Feed babies every 5-7 days and sub-adult and adult snakes every 7-10 days. Ball Pythons can typically take very large meals, if you choose to feed your snake larger meals he does not need to feed as often. Safe meal sizes are those that are roughly no bigger than the snake’s girth. These are digested quicker and can be fed more often than large meals. Should I feed my Ball Python rats or mice? Baby Ball Pythons can be started on either hopper or adult mice and baby rats. Your Ball Python will grow quickly, so it is best to start them on rats or switch them over as soon as you can, to avoid the snake developing any preferences. Adult Ball Pythons can be fed large rats or adequately sized rabbits. Some breeders switch back and forth between mice and rats, f/t and live to prevent any preferences developing. Is my Ball Python sick? The most common ailments in captive snakes are parasitic, bacterial and respiratory infections. If your snake is having runny defecati
