Ball Python Feeding
Hatchling ball pythons are usually restricted to pinkie rats or mice because of their size. However, as they grow, keepers sometimes offer different types and sizes of prey to more closely mimic what the snake access in the wild.
Adult ball pythons should be fed 2-5 adult feeder mice every two weeks. The number should be adjusted within this range depending on the size and appetite of the snake. Hatchlings or small ball pythons should be fed 1-4 pinkies every 5 to 7 days, while juvenile snakes (less than 1-year-old) should be offered one adult mouse per week.
Hatchling ball pythons should be fed pinkie mice , which are newborn mice without fur. These small prey items match their mouth size and provide the necessary nutrients for growth.
Check prices and availability below. TL;DR: Ball pythons eat exclusively whole prey — frozen/thawed mice or rats — sized to 10-15% of the snake's body weight and offered every 5-7 days for hatchlings up to every 10-14 days for adults. Warm frozen prey to 100-105°F before offering and wiggle it with tongs to trigger a feeding response.
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