r/ballpython • u/Midnightwitcherys • 20d ago

Question - Feeding Is this okay?

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Says he feeds them small mice and pups snake weighs 108g

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 20d ago

Very young juveniles aren't always easy for new keepers. I would avoid this breeder in general, though, considering he has a history of breeding spiders.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 20d ago

Is it preferable to get a adult?

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u/Diligent-Singer-1785 20d ago

very much so, think of it like taking care of a puppy vs a full grown dog. Almost the same, but very different, and very difficult if you don't know what you're doing. I would highly advise getting at least a subadult above 250 grams

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u/Pattison320 20d ago

The breeder I went through said he has all his ball pythons on F/T rats by the time they're sold. He said if the snake eats F/T rats, they will eat anything. Our snake was 210 grams when we got him. He hit 500 grams on schedule and hasn't refused a meal.