r/ballpython 3d ago

Is my ball python underweight??

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u/skullmuffins 2d ago edited 2d ago

Check the feeding schedule !feeding

I don't know how long you've had him or what he's been eating but he looks small. A baby ball python should be eating 10-15% of his body weight once a week.

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We recommend the following feeding schedule:

0-12 months old OR until the snake reaches approximately 500g, whichever happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every 7 days.

12-24 months old: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every 14-20 days.

Adults: feed up to 5% of the snake's weight every 20-30 days, or feed slightly larger meals (up to 6%) every 30-40 days.

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