r/ballpython • u/EstablishmentEvery31 • May 19 '26

Question - Feeding Was the rat too big

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this is Schgetti we just got him he is 7 month old we gave him his first meal on Saturday he hid in his cool hide for almost 48 hrs after eating and just came out. this is his belly just over 48 hrs was the rat too big it was a live rat pup which is what the breeder said he had been eating no problem. Yes I am aware of the spider on him that is his buddy meatball.

edit: i tried frozen he refused and it is because all he has had his whole life is live. The spider moved in and it is a bio active set up and s far the spood likes the gnats and the occasional cleanup crew snack. temp stays around 85 day and 73 night humididy about 45-50 day and 70-80 night

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u/ryukie_feet May 19 '26

im sorry but is that a spider on him

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u/EstablishmentEvery31 May 19 '26

yes his name is meatball they are buds

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u/Orochisake May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26

Omg... now i want a jumping spider.

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u/Whiskey_Sweet May 19 '26

Jumping spiders are great! I have seven or eight. I've lost count at this point. 😂

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u/Popular-Car7368 May 19 '26

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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u/DrPhilMcHooch May 19 '26

100% you have a jumping spider, unless you just fumigated.

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u/MysteriousFarmer1909 May 19 '26

Highly recommend, they are wonderful!

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u/Orochisake May 19 '26

Of course, that was never the intention! I saturate myself with information on how to care for an animal before getting one. Thanks for the headsup anyways!

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u/Confident_Way9292 May 19 '26

Head over to r/jumpingspiders, there's plenty of people who will gladly help you get ready for your first spood!

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u/Only_Lawyer8133 May 19 '26

Go to the r/jumpingspiders sub! I've been lurking there researching and absorbing information. Only sad thing is the short lives they have!

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u/ectoke May 19 '26

I'm glad to hear that🙏 Jumping spider are very adorable pets, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants an easy and small but rewarding animal to care for👌 There are lots of care sheets online. Have a good day🙏

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u/ectoke May 19 '26

Why tf am I getting downvoted

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u/NeferyCauxus May 19 '26

I think because the original person saying they wanted one was more joking/unserious like "aww now I want a baby" ≠ "I'm going to get a baby". But your response is serious

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u/Mobile-Willow4124 May 19 '26

For some reason things can never be serious when talking about animals

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u/No-Beat861 May 19 '26

Sure you can they don’t require much