Things You'll Need
- Mice (various sizes)
- Water
Instructions
Feed a royal python hatchling fluffs, or infant rats. When the snake is young feed it two to three fluffs once a week.
Feed the python small mice when it has matured past infancy. This usually occurs several months after the snake has hatched, when it is about half a foot to a foot long. Feed the adolescent python a live small mouse once a week by simply dropping the mouse in the python's cage and letting the python hunt it.
Step up the size of the mouse as the snake gets bigger and continue feeding the python once a week as a rule. A pet store clerk will be able to guide you on the size of mouse needed relating to the size of your snake. In the winter, pythons tend to fast. If your python exhibits this behavior, try feeding it every three weeks until it wants to eat again.