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New Ball Python

BrennerMHull Feb 28, 2014 01:05 AM

I picked up a as I know it 3 year old 1.0 Normal male BP,
Somebody in my local area was giving him away for free.
I'm a semi experienced snake handler.
He weighs approximately 450Grams. around 2 feet long.
I feel like he is kinda under fed if he is really 3 years old?
He looks really healthy but I am unsure.
If anyone has any advise. I have pictures I can share of his tank setup etc.

Replies (1)

FGS Mar 01, 2014 12:03 AM

450 grams is a little on the small side. I like to see males at 500 to 700 grams in their 1st year, a 3 year old male should weigh anywhere from 1000 to 1500 grams or more. If you're feeding it mice, try switching to rats.

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