{"id":88248,"date":"2022-04-22T12:08:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:08:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:08:35","slug":"can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I feed my ball python every 3 days?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_3_days\" title=\"Can I feed my ball python every 3 days?\">Can I feed my ball python every 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_too_much\" title=\"Can you feed a ball python too much?\">Can you feed a ball python too much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_2_days_in_a_row\" title=\"Can I feed my ball python 2 days in a row?\">Can I feed my ball python 2 days in a row?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_daily\" title=\"Can I feed my ball python daily?\">Can I feed my ball python daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_snake_every_3_days\" title=\"Can I feed my snake every 3 days?\">Can I feed my snake every 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_snake_3_times_a_week\" title=\"Can I feed my snake 3 times a week?\">Can I feed my snake 3 times a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#How_many_days_can_a_ball_python_go_without_eating\" title=\"How many days can a ball python go without eating?\">How many days can a ball python go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_too_often\" title=\"Can you feed a ball python too often?\">Can you feed a ball python too often?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#What_happens_if_you_feed_a_snake_too_often\" title=\"What happens if you feed a snake too often?\">What happens if you feed a snake too often?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_feed_ball_python_2_days_in_a_row\" title=\"Can you feed ball python 2 days in a row?\">Can you feed ball python 2 days in a row?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Will_a_snake_stop_eating_when_its_full\" title=\"Will a snake stop eating when it&#8217;s full?\">Will a snake stop eating when it&#8217;s full?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_2_days\" title=\"Can I feed my ball python every 2 days?\">Can I feed my ball python every 2 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#How_often_can_you_feed_your_ball_python\" title=\"How often can you feed your ball python?\">How often can you feed your ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_snake_2_times_a_week\" title=\"Can I feed my snake 2 times a week?\">Can I feed my snake 2 times a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_everyday\" title=\"Can you feed a ball python everyday?\">Can you feed a ball python everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#What_happens_if_I_feed_my_snake_everyday\" title=\"What happens if I feed my snake everyday?\">What happens if I feed my snake everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_5_days\" title=\"Can I feed my ball python every 5 days?\">Can I feed my ball python every 5 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_snake_3_days_in_a_row\" title=\"Can I feed my snake 3 days in a row?\">Can I feed my snake 3 days in a row?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_I_feed_my_corn_snake_every_3_days\" title=\"Can I feed my corn snake every 3 days?\">Can I feed my corn snake every 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#How_many_times_do_you_feed_a_snake_in_a_week\" title=\"How many times do you feed a snake in a week?\">How many times do you feed a snake in a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_feed_ball_python_every_3_days\" title=\"Can you feed ball python every 3 days?\">Can you feed ball python every 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_my_ball_python_go_2_weeks_without_food\" title=\"Can my ball python go 2 weeks without food?\">Can my ball python go 2 weeks without food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Will_a_ball_python_starve_itself_to_death\" title=\"Will a ball python starve itself to death?\">Will a ball python starve itself to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_a_snake_go_2_weeks_without_eating\" title=\"Can a snake go 2 weeks without eating?\">Can a snake go 2 weeks without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-ball-python-every-3-days\/#Can_you_leave_a_ball_python_for_a_week\" title=\"Can you leave a ball python for a week?\">Can you leave a ball python for a week?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_3_days\"><\/span>Can I feed my ball python every 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A feeding schedule of every 3-4 days will push your snake to grow and mature faster. This should be done only with the proper cage temperature and knowledge that a snake being fed at this pace cannot be handled too often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_too_much\"><\/span>Can you feed a ball python too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, sometimes ball pythons will over eat to a certain extent, but they are also prone to fasting for periods of time which result in them slimming back down. Regardless, personally I do not feed any more often even if the meal seemed small or the snake still seems hungry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_2_days_in_a_row\"><\/span>Can I feed my ball python 2 days in a row?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Is it ok to feed two days in a row <b>You should wait at least 4 days in-between feeding. You should feed your BP a rodent that is about the same width as the fattest part of the snake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_daily\"><\/span>Can I feed my ball python daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is because the snake won&#8217;t be able to see as well and will be stressed out. <b>You should also never handle a ball python on the day of feeding or for at least 48 hours afterward. This is because a stressed snake will not eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_snake_every_3_days\"><\/span>Can I feed my snake every 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to keep your snake healthy and happy a 7-10 day feeding schedule should be observed. This will keep your snake from being hungry and provide enough calories for standard growth and activity. <b>A feeding schedule of every 3-4 days will push your snake to grow and mature faster<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_snake_3_times_a_week\"><\/span>Can I feed my snake 3 times a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That all depends on your snake&#8217;s age, size, and activity level. <b>Smaller or younger snakes usually eat twice each week, while larger, more mature snakes typically eat once every week or two. Female snakes approaching breeding season can be fed more frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_can_a_ball_python_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How many days can a ball python go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Is it ok to feed two days in a row <b>You should wait at least 4 days in-between feeding. You should feed your BP a rodent that is about the same width as the fattest part of the snake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_too_often\"><\/span>Can you feed a ball python too often?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You don&#8217;t need to feed a ball python every day. Generally, smaller or younger ball pythons need to eat twice each week, while larger ones usually eat once every week or two. As they get older you feed them more at one time so they don&#8217;t need as many feedings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_feed_a_snake_too_often\"><\/span>What happens if you feed a snake too often?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t feed your snake daily If your new snake is refusing food, then you are probably feeding it too often. And if you feed your snake live prey (which is not always a necessity), <b>the prey animal can injure and even kill your snake, especially if the reptile is not in the mood to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_ball_python_2_days_in_a_row\"><\/span>Can you feed ball python 2 days in a row?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Is it ok to feed two days in a row <b>You should wait at least 4 days in-between feeding. You should feed your BP a rodent that is about the same width as the fattest part of the snake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_snake_stop_eating_when_its_full\"><\/span>Will a snake stop eating when it&#8217;s full?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obstructions and Impactions. Sometimes snakes accidentally get a mouth full of something they can&#8217;t digest and get obstructed. At other times they don&#8217;t get enough moisture in their environment to defecate regularly and become impacted. <b>Both obstruction and impaction can cause your snake to stop eating<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_2_days\"><\/span>Can I feed my ball python every 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Larger snakes need larger prey, but less often. Pythons at this age frequently become overweight because their owner continues to use a juvenile feeding schedule (i.e. feeding every 5-7 days). <b>Make sure you are only feeding every two or three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_feed_your_ball_python\"><\/span>How often can you feed your ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to feed a ball python every day. Generally, <b>smaller or younger ball pythons need to eat twice each week, while larger ones usually eat once every week or two. As they get older you feed them more at one time so they don&#8217;t need as many feedings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_snake_2_times_a_week\"><\/span>Can I feed my snake 2 times a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That all depends on your snake&#8217;s age, size, and activity level. <b>Smaller or younger snakes usually eat twice each week, while larger, more mature snakes typically eat once every week or two. Female snakes approaching breeding season can be fed more frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_ball_python_everyday\"><\/span>Can you feed a ball python everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You don&#8217;t need to feed a ball python every day. Generally, smaller or younger ball pythons need to eat twice each week, while larger ones usually eat once every week or two. As they get older you feed them more at one time so they don&#8217;t need as many feedings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_feed_my_snake_everyday\"><\/span>What happens if I feed my snake everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t feed your snake daily And if you feed your snake live prey (which is not always a necessity), <b>the prey animal can injure and even kill your snake, especially if the reptile is not in the mood to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ball_python_every_5_days\"><\/span>Can I feed my ball python every 5 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, sometimes ball pythons will over eat to a certain extent, but they are also prone to fasting for periods of time which result in them slimming back down. Regardless, personally I do not feed any more often even if the meal seemed small or the snake still seems hungry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_snake_3_days_in_a_row\"><\/span>Can I feed my snake 3 days in a row?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should wait at least 4 days in-between feeding. You should feed your BP a rodent that is about the same width as the fattest part of the snake. I would try feeding a 60 gram rat next feeding day and see if that fixes the issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_corn_snake_every_3_days\"><\/span>Can I feed my corn snake every 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A feeding schedule of every 3-4 days will push your snake to grow and mature faster. This should be done only with the proper cage temperature and knowledge that a snake being fed at this pace cannot be handled too often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_do_you_feed_a_snake_in_a_week\"><\/span>How many times do you feed a snake in a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to keep your snake healthy and happy a 7-10 day feeding schedule should be observed. This will keep your snake from being hungry and provide enough calories for standard growth and activity. <b>A feeding schedule of every 3-4 days will push your snake to grow and mature faster<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_ball_python_every_3_days\"><\/span>Can you feed ball python every 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller or younger snakes usually eat twice each week, while larger, more mature snakes typically eat once every week or two. Female snakes approaching breeding season can be fed more frequently. Your veterinarian can give you more specific advice about feeding based on your snake&#8217;s individual requirements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_ball_python_go_2_weeks_without_food\"><\/span>Can my ball python go 2 weeks without food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once again, it is difficult to give precise estimates of the length of time a hatchling ball python can go without eating, but <b>it is likely at least one month. So, don&#8217;t worry if your baby ball python refuses food for a week or two  he&#8217;ll likely resume eating quickly enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_ball_python_starve_itself_to_death\"><\/span>Will a ball python starve itself to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>yes they will starve themselves to death..<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_snake_go_2_weeks_without_eating\"><\/span>Can a snake go 2 weeks without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, snakes can go a long time without being fed or eating. <b>Nearly all snakes can last a few weeks, no problem. Similarly, most snakes can even last a few months. After the two-month mark, certain snakes will begin to starve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_a_ball_python_for_a_week\"><\/span>Can you leave a ball python for a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most snakes can be left alone for a week aslong as they have been fed and have access to enough clean drinking water. Any lights and heaters will need to be set on a timer, and it&#8217;s best to feed the snake two days before leaving in case of any regurgitation or faeces.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can I feed my ball python every 3 days?Can you feed a ball python too much?Can I feed my ball python 2 days in a row?Can I feed my ball python daily?Can I feed my snake every 3 days?Can I feed my snake 3 times a week?How many days can a ball&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88248"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88248"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88248\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}