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How often should I feed my ball python? Is it a baby or juvenile?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Python | Male

Idk if my ball python is a juvenile or a baby. And I don’t know when to feed him again. I fed him 5 or 6 days ago, can you tell me if he is a baby or juvenile and when I should feed him again

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 4th, 2019

It depends on who you ask, but I would consider Strangle to be a juvenile python. When he reaches about a year old, he would them be considered an adult python. Since he is still growing, consider feedin him every 5-7 days. When he is older/bigger, you can stretch out that time between feedings.

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