Yes, that does seem to be what I've discovered while researching the feeding habits as they differed so much from the ball python I had. And I did see a lot of the great debate over power-feeding for the purpose of getting them to breed-able size faster, which would result in the shorter lifespan. For me I'm glad she's growing so fast and willing to eat so well, and though I do have plans to breed her once she is of proper age and size I definitely don't want to over-feed her just to get there a little sooner.



She's already at approx. 5'2" with nice muscle mass, doesn't have any skin folds, and also doesn't have any fat rolls. So I believe thus far I'm keeping her at almost the right diet to allow her to be just where she needs to be health and weight wise.



That is why I would like to feed her on a nice steady schedule like I have been without possibly over-feeding her. And the rats that I am currently feeding her are the same girth as the widest part of her body. So if anything I might go with the 2 rats in one feeding thing and see how she does. And then drop her back to a 6-7 day schedule if she is willing to go a little longer between meals. Because I definitely would not want to do anything to shorten her lifespan even the smallest amount, breeder in the future or not, she is my baby.

And thanks for the responses thus far, I would really like to hear what others think on this subject too.

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