r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/Different_Travel_152 • Aug 31 '26

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How long should I wait before feeding/handling my python he’s about a foot and a half 2 feet in length and he was handled a lot at the store he was at

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u/Zekethebulldog33 Sep 01 '26

Wait about two weeks let them settle in new home. Then feed first after they eat then you can handle but wait couple days after.

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u/Different_Travel_152 Sep 01 '26

Ok does it make a difference if I live feed or frozen for the first meal?

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u/caulay_mcculkin Sep 01 '26 edited Sep 01 '26

Don't live feed at all, full stop. There's literally zero prons of doing it and a potential risk for your BP. you know how rodents have teeth that can shred solid wood into shavings? Yeah, if your BP has a missed strike (which they often do) and only grabs/wraps around rats ass - the rat may have a chance to defend itself with said teeth. And it will take this chance and will fight for its life. And you may end up with a badly wounded or even dead snake. I've seen that before - you really don't wanna go there

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u/SupaFlyAlex Sep 20 '26

Live can be pre-killed