Underweight 2011 Pastel?

[guyabano]

Hey guys, I was looking around for a female pastel for a new pet/possible breeder and I found a rather interesting one. She's apparently two years old and only 560 grams. Not really a ball-person but I'm pretty sure that's low for her age.

Pastel Ball Python (http://sulit.com.ph/8143087)

She looks okay, but I want your opinions on this. If I decide to breed in the future, would it be safe to do so with this specimen? What can be done about her weight/size issues?

[Aaron_S]

Where are you located? It's pretty pricey for a pastel female.

The person is lying because they say it's never been off feed. My yearlings are at 500 - 700 grams. If you really want it, it looks healthy from the pics. I'd just feed it a bigger meal every 7 days.

Something like a small rat. Roughly 70 - 80 grams.

[guyabano]

Where are you located? It's pretty pricey for a pastel female.

The person is lying because they say it's never been off feed. My yearlings are at 500 - 700 grams. If you really want it, it looks healthy from the pics. I'd just feed it a bigger meal every 7 days.

Something like a small rat. Roughly 70 - 80 grams.

Yeah, they're still pretty pricey. A male mojave would go for about 600USD over here.

I spoke to the guy and he seems okay. He says he feeds her every two or three weeks, so I guess that explains the weight.

If she put on some weight, would she be okay to breed? Is she stunted or something?

[Aaron_S]

Shouldn't be stunted.

[guyabano]

Shouldn't be stunted.

Good to know. Thanks.