General rule: prey should weigh about 10 to 15% of the python's weight. When in doubt, always go smaller — a python can easily take a bigger prey item next time, while an oversized one risks regurgitation.
| Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Pinky | 1–3g |
| Fuzzy | 4–8g |
| Hopper | 9–13g |
| Weanling | 14–19g |
| Adult | 20–29g |
| Jumbo | 30g+ |
| Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Pinky | 5–12g |
| Fuzzy | 17–25g |
| Weanling (Pup) | 30–49g |
| Small | 50–90g |
| Medium | 90–150g |
| Large | 150–250g |
| X-Large / Jumbo | 250g+ |