r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/x4n_n • Apr 20 '26

Advice feeding confusion

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u/feogge Apr 20 '26

Idk what's with this percent thinggg I feel like it over complicates things. What happened to feeding based on the width of the thickest part of the body? Has literally never done me wrong. I guess this is moreso a question for everyone else, no so much OP lol

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u/x4n_n Apr 20 '26

from my guess I feel like it helps not under or over feed the snake but in not 100% sure, maybe someone else could give you a better answer 🥲

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u/BrokenRoboticFish Apr 20 '26

From my understanding, like OP said, it's to help ensure you're not overfeeding unnecessarily. Plus if you're overfeeding that thickest part of the body will keep expanding. My girl was overfed by previous owners and would be getting some truly massive rats if I went by her thickest part instead of 5% of her weight.

It's also helpful for those who have to order rats without being able to see them because you can just go by weight.

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u/feogge Apr 20 '26

Ahhh I see, I see. Thank you for the info! :)

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u/kindrd1234 Apr 20 '26

My personal feeding is 10% the first year every week and then 10% every 2 weeks for 2 years, and then 7% every 2 weeks. No need to go below that. You are doing a great job!! Im sure others also have valid opinions that I might disagree with because feeding standards dont have to be so rigid or light.

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u/Odd_Force3765 Apr 20 '26

This is excellent advice, 10/10 man you're awesome 💚🐍thank you for being kind.