Hello everyone,

I have a question on feeder size for my ball python.

The last time I bought frozen feeders, the average weight per rat was about 100g (just under 1/4 lb, or about 3.5 oz). They also appeared a bit smaller than the thickest part of her body, which I've heard is a good estimate for sizing. She was eating them just fine, but appeared to still be hungry after eating as she stayed in hunting mode for a couple of days.

When I bought new feeders yesterday, I asked my supplier to go the next size up. These are now 200g each (just under 1/2 lb or about 7 oz). I'm surprised at how big these look. They are about the same size as the thickest part of her body now, if not slightly larger. She's around 2.5 feet long and is a great eater though.

I'm a little nervous feeding her this size as she's going to have to really stretch her jaws and throat to accommodate this, and I certainly don't want to hurt her.

Am I right to be worried, or am I overthinking it and underestimating her capacity for rat size?

Thanks, Ian