is it ok? what is a healthy feeding schedule for a new baby ball python?
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power feeding?
jkearney
Jul 20, 2007 10:22 AM
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JSpythons
Jul 20, 2007 10:37 AM
Feeding her every 5-7 days is a good feeding schedule. I wouldn't do any more than that. I feed my snakes every 5-7 days and they gain weight just they way they should. 
melindaste
Jul 20, 2007 10:52 AM
I agree. Babies I do every 4 days then about 4 months I go to every 5 days, depends on the meal size. If they will take a med mouse I will go every 6 days. Power feeding is not healthy for them, You do not want a fat snake, A nice healthy strong snake is much better. They grow very quickly.
GaBallPythons
Jul 20, 2007 12:11 PM
No it's not, you want a healthy BP that grow at his own pace.
I feed all my BP (regardless of age) an appropriated size prey once a week.
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dsreptiel
Jul 21, 2007 04:23 PM
There is a big debate on weather power feeding is ok or not , I say no !! I think a normal healthy and appropriate size meal on a consistent schedule is best . For a hatchling I would say one Hopper mouse every 4-7 days depending on the digestion rate witch depends on the temps were it spends most of its time . Thanks David of DS Reptile Rescue
