Complete Snake Feeding Chart 🐍

Find the exact prey size and feeding schedule for your pet snake. Covers ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, milk snakes, and boas.

✅ Ball Python 🌽 Corn Snake 👑 King Snake 🟫 Boa
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📊 Feeding Charts by Species

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🐍 Ball Python 🌽 Corn Snake 👑 King Snake 🟫 Boa
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Ball Python Feeding Chart

Most popular pet snake • Docile temperament

Age Weight Prey Size Frequency Prey Weight
Hatchling50-100g🐭 Pinky/Fuzzy MouseEvery 5-7 days5-15g
Juvenile100-350g🐭 Hopper/Adult MouseEvery 7-10 days10-45g
Subadult350-1000g🐁 Weaned Rat / Large MouseEvery 10-14 days35-100g
Adult (Female)1200-2000g🐀 Small-Medium RatEvery 14-21 days100-200g
Adult (Male)800-1400g🐀 Small Rat / Large MouseEvery 14-21 days80-140g
💡 Pro tip: Adult ball pythons are prone to obesity. When in doubt, feed slightly less. A healthy adult should have a visible but not prominent spine.
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Corn Snake Feeding Chart

Active and easy to handle • Great for beginners

Age Weight Prey Size Frequency Prey Weight
Hatchling8-15g🐭 Pinky MouseEvery 5-7 days1-2g
Juvenile15-80g🐭 Fuzzy/PinkyEvery 5-7 days2-10g
Subadult80-250g🐭 Hopper/Adult MouseEvery 7-10 days10-30g
Adult250-900g🐁 Adult Mouse / Small RatEvery 7-14 days25-90g
💡 Pro tip: Corn snakes have faster metabolisms than pythons. They typically need more frequent feedings even as adults.
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King Snake & Milk Snake Feeding Chart

Hardy and easy to care for • Excellent feeders

Age Weight Prey Size Frequency Prey Weight
Hatchling6-12g🐭 Pinky MouseEvery 5-7 days1-1.5g
Juvenile12-50g🐭 Fuzzy/PinkyEvery 5-7 days1.5-6g
Subadult50-150g🐭 Hopper/Adult MouseEvery 7-10 days6-18g
Adult150-500g+🐁 Adult Mouse / Small RatEvery 7-14 days15-50g
💡 Pro tip: King snakes are enthusiastic feeders and can sometimes overeat. Monitor body condition closely.
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Boa Constrictor Feeding Chart

Larger species • Slower metabolism

Age Weight Prey Size Frequency Prey Weight
Hatchling50-80g🐭 Fuzzy/Pinky MouseEvery 5-7 days5-12g
Juvenile80-400g🐭 Adult Mouse / Rat PupEvery 7-10 days10-50g
Subadult400-1500g🐀 Weaned/Small RatEvery 10-14 days40-150g
Adult (Female)3-5kg+🐀 Medium-Large RatEvery 21-30 days200-500g
Adult (Male)2-3kg+🐀 Small-Medium RatEvery 21-30 days150-300g
💡 Pro tip: Boas have very slow metabolisms. Overfeeding is a common problem - follow the schedule strictly to avoid obesity.

📋 General Feeding Guidelines

✅ Do

  • ✓ Feed 10-15% of snake body weight
  • ✓ Prey should be ≤ widest body part
  • ✓ Use frozen/thawed prey
  • ✓ Wait 48h after feeding to handle
  • ✓ Provide fresh water always
  • ✓ Adjust for body condition

❌ Don't

  • ✗ Feed prey larger than body width
  • ✗ Leave live prey unattended
  • ✗ Handle within 48h of feeding
  • ✗ Feed during active shed
  • ✗ Panic at missed meals
  • ✗ Overfeed adults

⚠️ When to See a Reptile Vet

  • • Snake refuses 3+ consecutive meals AND is losing weight
  • • Visible signs of illness: wheezing, mucus, lethargy
  • • Regurgitation more than once
  • • Difficulty shedding, retained eye caps

🐁 Prey Size Reference

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Mice

Pinky: 1-3g
Fuzzy: 3-9g
Hopper: 9-20g
Adult: 20-40g

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Rats

Pup: 20-40g
Weaned: 40-80g
Small: 80-150g
Medium: 150-300g
Large: 300g+

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Feeding Tips

Thaw in fridge overnight
Warm to 100°F/38°C
Use tongs
Remove after 1 hour

🛒 Recommended Supplies

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Frozen Mice

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Frozen Rats

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Feeding Tongs

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Gram Scale

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Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed reptile veterinarian. Always consult with a qualified veterinarian before making any changes to your pet's diet. Information provided is based on veterinary research and guidelines from ReptiFiles, Merck Veterinary Manual, and ARAV.