Hey! I really hope this forum will help me with owning my own ball python snake. I am buying a female snake 1400 grams around 2 years old that eats small mice and ASFs weekly. I was told she is a great eater but I would like to see if feeding frozen would be better for her and me. Considering I have never own a snake yet bring harm to any animal, this is making me very nervous. I do want her to be well taken care of and healthy living a lengthy lifespan but I am scared to feed mice to her. For many reasons, they could get hurt, sick by parasites, and its also way easier for me. I had an idea of buying frozen mice, thawing them, blow drying their fur, and try that. If she doesn't eat it like that maybe attaching a string to the tail will help? I read online that feeding frozen wouldn't have protein for her, is this true? Could she still be healthy living off of frozen mice? I could always try feeding live mice or ASFs once a month but it still doesn't set right in my stomach. I have friends who would help me the first few times. I am trying to be open to the idea of feeding live mice or ASFs but I would be very eager to start her on a frozen diet. The original owner of the snake seems not to have an attachment to her and wants to get rid of her ASAP. He was going to give me her in a plastic container on a decently busy road. I wont be doing this because I feel very uncomfortable having a larger snake in a small plastic box and also I have to get the tank. I will be getting the tank, heater, and etc.. from the original owner. I believe she is well taken care of just not wanted which to me is saddening. I been wanting a snake for years and am usually home for the most part. I know she tends not to eat with shedding. For the moment, I am mostly concerned with the diet. From her pictures she is a big girl, looks healthy, and seems active. Any advice on feeding and just helpful tips will be very appreciated.