r/ballpython • u/Possible-Ad7105 • 2d ago

Over weight ?

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She a bit chubby or should I keep on the same feeding schedule I feed her every 10-14 days depending on how much she starts looking for food on the evenings but 10 days minimum between meals I feed her adult mouse she's 12-14 months old she weighs 440 grams just shy of a pound her behavior is normal sheds an poops normal just seems a little fat an lazy sometimes an she has rolls kinda I have hot an cold side an auto mist so RH stays 50-55 high 60s -low 70s when she sheds I just got a new phone I'll get better pics up asap

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 1d ago

This ohoto won't work for weight evaluation- you'll need a picture of her laying on a flat surface, taken from above.

I'll attach our !feeding guidelines below.

Humidity should be at least 70-80% at all times. Raising during shed and keeping it lower otherwise is an outdated practice that results in chronic dehydration and causes long term health issues. You'll also want to get rid of the auto mister, as those should never be used for ball pythons due to their tendency to cause respiratory infections and scale rot.

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u/AutoModerator 1d 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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