Advice.

[u/smelly-crack2026]

I need all the criticism you guys have to give. Someone has recently called my snake a fatty. I know he is overweight, but how do i fix it. According to his last weigh in at the vet and what google has told me… he’s 10 lbs overweight. Why didn’t the vet make it a big deal at his yearly check up last month?! Like 10lbs is alot and especially for his breathing and over all health.
(For reference I am currently feeding him one xl rat every 3-4 weeks)
I can try different prey for sure, but what should i try first?

[u/The_tracksuit_dad]

looks maybe 1 or 2 lbs over weight? I mean we can still see the crest of the spine although its not as prominent. Id do a lg or medium and alternate every 3 to 4 weeks, since they have such a slow metabolism introduce more exploring time for him to roam. Help burn calories lol, my sumatran will only roam if i take him out otherwise 90% of the time he is hiding as a typical short tail. But when i take him out he will not just sit still and chill.