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I have a baby ball hatched on may 19th. He is from 18.5-20 inches in length and I don't know the weight. The store I got him at was feeding him 2 large fuzzies/ small hoppers at least one a week. From what I have read here that is not enough. I was wondering how much I should be feeding him (I feed about once every 5-6 days). I can't get my hands on rats (except for large adults) and any general idea would be helpful.

Thanks
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1 ball python (vakker)
0.1 dogs
2.1 cockatiels
1.1 chinchillas

Try harder to get your hands on rats. Mice are garbage in my opinion, you'll get a stunted ball, regardless of how many mice you feed it. I would stick to a feeding schedule of every 5 days, but offer him a second rat. If he's hungry, he'll eat it. If he is full, he will not eat it.

show me some proof that a BP will become stunted if you feed him mice all his life? my friend has one thats been on mice all its life. and at 4 1/2 feet, it doesnt look stunted to me.