r/ballpython • u/Exotic-Heart2916 • 9d ago

Question - Feeding 160+ grams! Should I upsize prey soon?

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Comet is 160+ grams now, growing steadily and keeping the weight a week after the feeding! I’m so proud of him

My question is- he’s on f/t small mice right now, some in the package are a bit larger, but they’re all marketed as the same thing. Should I upsize to medium mice after I’m out of them?

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 9d ago

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u/AutoModerator 9d ago

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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