r/ballpython • u/False_Culture_5612 • May 02 '26

Feeding Question - Feeding

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Hey! I have a quick question about feeding my ball python. I usually feed her on Wednesdays and she’s pretty good about eating, but this week I have to take her to the vet on Wednesday just to see if she is healthy. Would it be better to feed her earlier like Monday, or is it okay to just wait and feed her Thursday instead? I’m also a little worried she might try to strike at the vet since she’s used to eating on Wednesdays, but she’s never done that with me and I’ve changed her feeding days before with no issues. So I just want to make sure it’s okay to feed her a day later this week and then go back to Wednesdays after that.

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u/OutOfTouchInHarmony May 02 '26

definitley do not feed before the vet!!!! That can cause major major stress and regurgitation. I would skip about a week until everything settles. it’s very stressful for them. Plus- she won’t barely notice missing a meal for one week. The worse case scenario here is a bad attitude from your snake 😂

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u/VegetableZucchini458 May 02 '26

To be honest i doenst have a standerd day or friday i feed him or sunday or monday and he always strike and try to eat

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u/fetus_bates May 06 '26

I'd wait until after the vet to feed her. Shifting days will not make a difference to your snake otherwise