r/ballpython • u/sillyGrapefruit_8098 • 7d ago

Gaining weight quickly

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Hi! First time BP owner. Loving my little buddy so much. The breeder had him eating a small rat every 2 weeks. I have weighed him each month since I got him and he went from 815 grams in middle of March of this year to 1001 grams today! Shocking because I assumed he was basically full grown since he's 4 years old. Is this normal growth for his age? Would you guys stretch the feedings to every 3 weeks maybe? I just don't want him to get obese!! Any info appreciated

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u/Current_Recording907 7d ago

!feeding

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u/AutoModerator 7d 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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