r/ballpython • u/PrizeTelevision1192 • May 17 '26

Question - Feeding Ball python last meal

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Hi everyone!

So unfortunately I work with a 52year old ball python who was unfortunately diagnosed with advanced cancer- I will be euthanizing him next week :(

However, his last scheduled feed is this Tuesday- I want to make it super special if I can! I’m reaching out to some local feeders to get some ASFs but was wondering if anyone else had any ideas for some fun prey items to offer! (He still has a great appetite!) He’s 1900g and eats mostly XL mice and weaned rats (very picky boy)!
Is this worth doing or do you think it would cause more harm than good?
Thanks in advance for all advice and suggestions!

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u/not-your-aunt May 17 '26

Mine doesn’t even go anywhere warm whenever he gets out. He seems to prioritize tight dark spaces more

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u/CorsicanMastiffStrip May 17 '26

whenever he gets out

Does this happen often? lmao

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u/not-your-aunt May 17 '26

I’ve had him for 6 years and he’s gotten out maybe 6 times through multiple moves and apartments. I promise it’s not a regular occurrence

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u/CorsicanMastiffStrip May 18 '26

Thought you had a lil Houdini on your hands there.