Having had an adult ball that would only eat one mouse a week I can tell you that yes that is possible that his snake is doing fine. Domestic feeders provide more protein and nutrients than our snakes actually need and use - if I remember correctly it's in the neighborhood of 30% or more. This being the case - one mouse a week should provide ample nutrition for an adult ball. Just like people - snakes don't need to be huge to be healthy and it's likely that he has a nice lean healthy snake. Also if his snake is a pet it's not going to be needing the extra fat stores necessary for breeding and it sounds like since you see him every week the snake doesn't go off feed often and that he actually takes the time to stop in and pick up a mouse every week is commendable - all too many people would try to bypass the hassle. But yes it's also possible that he has a picky ball that doesn't eat every mouse that he brings home and the animal could be under nourished - but it's not a judgment that can be made without seeing the snake and/or knowing it's history.
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Tosha

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