Here are my concerns….

i have 2 daughters (8years old) we just bought a 4 month old ball python. she is so sweet and gentle. the store has been feeding her f/t and she eats fine. here are my concerns. i may be over thinking here but, I'm a "cover all my bases" kinda guy/dad.

to feed in her tank or separate tank…..

i understand separate tank notion so she doesn't get used to eating in her tank. less chance of her biting when a hand goes in. But now i have to handle her to return her to her tank after eating in her separate tank. she may be still aggressive and i feel shouldn't be handled now.



live vs. Frozen. I'm not concerned about mouse/rat injuring her, i would watch like a hawk and never leave her unattended with food in there. however, is there any thoughts about not letting her eat living things in hope to keep her less likely to strike at a hand. but now, i have to dangle food in front of her and tap her nose to eat the f/t. i feel like this is encouraging her to strike when things touch her face. i feel she should be eating moving rodents that are on her floor (level) no hand will ever approach her on her level.

please share your thoughts/ experiences. thanks!!!