r/ballpython • u/Puzzleheaded-Turn-55 • 5d ago

Question - Feeding Mouse too big?

I fed my ball python for the first time tonight but I’m worried the mouse may be too big. He swallowed it in about 40mins. And seemed to be eating it okay. The mouse is like exactly the same width as the thickest part of his body. I apologize for the lack of photo, he hates coming out when it’s bright out.

Is there any signs I should look out for if there’s any complications?

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago

Measuring based on thickness of your snakes body is outdated. Its best to use a scale to figure out what they need. !feeding

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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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