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Old 06-02-2006, 06:03 PM   #1
loye
Feeding Question

I just got a baby ball python...4 wks old, 18 inches long. The guy I got him from told me to feed him withing 2-3 days. So I fed him on Tuesday. He buried himself under his bedding and chilled there for the next day or two. I know babies eat more than adults...so, I was gonna feed him either tonight or tomorrow to keep up with the every 2-3 days. Is this ok? Also, aren't you supposed to leave them alone for a day or two after they eat?
 
Old 06-02-2006, 06:23 PM   #2
Bill & Amy
You don't want to feed them every 2-3 days, every 7 days is fine.
 
Old 06-02-2006, 06:24 PM   #3
Pink Lady Exotics
Ball pythons need about 48 hours to settle after eating. After that, short periods of handling are ok. Baby balls should be fed every 5-7 days. Any sooner than that and he could regurgitate because the first one wasn't digested yet. Plus you don't want him to get fat.
 
Old 06-03-2006, 09:06 AM   #4
Cat_72
You should consider yourself lucky as well....if your new baby ball ate that soon after moving to his new home, it looks like he should be a good eater!
 

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