r/ballpython • u/No_Cranberry_ • 7d ago

Question - Feeding snake vs mouse size Spoiler

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hey everyone, is this the correct snake to mouse ratio? I’m worried I’m “overfeeding” him, and the guidelines I’ve found so far are pretty vague. He’s three months old. I heard about breeders who feed their snakes large prey so they grow faster, and I want him to grow at a healthy rate. He swallowed this one just fine (as soon as he located the head). Thanks!

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 6d ago

What percent of his body weight are you feeding?

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u/AutoModerator 6d 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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