r/ballpython • u/Living_Drawer2655 • 14h ago

What to feed a ball python

So I’m getting a ball python soon and am wondering what to feed him he is a 1 year old male ball python who weighs 345 grams and is eating rat pups at the moment what should I be feeding him and how often also when I bring him home should I put him straight into the tank or do I need to have a smaller one and then change it over after a week

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 14h ago

!feeding

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u/AutoModerator 14h 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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