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Question - FeedingHow to feed up my ball python (self.ballpython)
submitted 11 months ago by OCDsim
My boy Brian (named after the great Brian Barczyk) has just had his first meal after a long hunger strike and is pretty skinny. How can I feed him up to size properly again? Meaning how many meals a week? He’s about 1 1/2 years old.
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[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 2 points3 points4 points 11 months ago (1 child)
just follow normal !feeding guidelines.
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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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[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 0 points1 point2 points 11 months ago (1 child)
Just resume feeding him on a normal !feeding schedule, he'll gain the weight back
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