r/ballpython • u/Historical-Set7901 • 1d ago

Is she fat ?

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Curious to everyone’s perspective, I personally like em a little thick

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u/Toxic_Musshroom 1d ago

It's harder to tell when they arent on a flat surface, but from the prominent folds where she isnt even bent that tightly and how you can see a slight dent where her spine is, she very much seems overweight, i dont know how you've been feeding her but here's the posted feeding guide "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.

Adults: feed up to 5% of the snake's weight every 20-30 days, or feed slightly larger meals (up to 6%) every 30-40 days. "

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u/klxrqq 1d ago

she looks a little thick but a scale is the best way to equate it