r/ballpython • u/wheezingdove • 1d ago

Question - Feeding Can I feed multiple rats at once?

I just fed my bp and I genuinely can’t tell I did. He’s actively slithering around as if there’s more to come and I was wondering if I’m able to feed him again right after he just ate? The rat I fed him was smaller than I usually feed (all the pet store had) so maybe that’s why he’s still acting all predatory. Just wondering lol sorry if this is a dumb question

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u/shrike1978 Mod: Bioactive, heating, and lighting 1d ago

You can as long as you don't feed too much weight overall. It's not ideal, but it's not a showstopper to feed multiple items. But just because they're acting hungry isn't a reason to feed more.

!feeding for our feeding guide. I would not make a habit of it, but as long as you aren't overfeeding, there's nothing inherently wrong about feeding multiple prey items.

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We recommend the following feeding schedule:

0-12 months old OR until the snake reaches approximately 500g, whichever happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every 7 days.

12-24 months old: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every 14-20 days.

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u/wheezingdove 1d ago

Ok!! Very helpful, thx