By what amount can a Ball Python's internal organs, like the stomach, increase in size after consuming food?

As much as 40%

Ball pythons exhibit remarkable physiological adaptation when processing a meal, reflecting their nature as snakes consuming large, infrequent meals. Upon ingestion, the internal organs, most notably the stomach, undergo significant expansion to accommodate the entire meal. This increase in organ size can be substantial, documented to reach as much as 40% of their original volume. Simultaneously, blood flow directed towards the digestive system increases dramatically to support the high metabolic demands of breaking down the whole prey item. This physiological event necessitates a considerable recovery period, which is why feeding too frequently or providing excessively large meals is strongly discouraged, as it interrupts this necessary post-feeding recuperation.