r/ballpython • u/Puzzleheaded-Turn-55 • 1h ago

Question - Feeding Other feeding methods?

I have a yearling ball python and he’s eating on and off. I’ve had him for 1.5 month. He hasn’t eaten in 2 weeks. He‘s eating pretty big mice (frozen/thawed) right now, I’ve been considering switching him to small rats. I drop feed him as that seems to be the only way he’s interested in eating.

Is there any other feeding methods I should try? Is it a bad idea to try rats?

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 1h ago

Switching to rats is a good idea, but I'd make sure you're feeding the appropriate size. I've linked the !feeding guide to this comment

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u/AutoModerator 1h 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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