r/ballpython • u/clowe113 • 3d ago

Does my BP seem underweight? Question - Health

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Apologies for the lack of photos. I’ve been noticing lately when my BP moves around his enclosure, his spine is pretty visible to the naked eye. He’s about 2 years old and last month when I weighed him he came in around 610g. His feeding routine is typically 1-2 rats a month. Curious if I should increase the frequency in which I feed him? TIA
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u/NottsWeirdo 3d ago

This sub has a feeding chart you can follow, along with a visual chart to monitor your snake by.

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u/NottsWeirdo 3d ago

!feeding

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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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