I need help?

So I got this pastel ball python at a reptile expo and its only been fed live. I dont want to feed live because of all the risks and I want it to eat F/T. Can you give me some tips of how to make my pastel eat f/t? I tried the tuna juice thingy. Gave it a long stare and then went away.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/P7270289.jpg

Him on vines. When I looked into his cage I was scared that he was gone cuz he wasnt in his hide or anywhere on the floor.

How long did you leave him alone before trying to feed him? I can't see the pic.. Does he have 2 small, tight fitting hides? Was the FT very warm? Offered at night when it wasn't very bright? From long tongs so you didnt scare the BP or confuse it from the heat of your hand?

You can also try dipping the head in chicken broth. Pre scenting with some dirty rodent bedding from the pet store placed in a corner if the tank before feeding.

It can take a few tries. With each rejection, toss the rodent, wait about 4-5 days, and try again.

How long have you had it?
How much does it weigh?
What's your set up like?

He's 3 year old pastel living in a wooden enclosure thats 2 and a half feet length x 2 feet wide x 3 feet high enclosure with two hides, a log, and leaves. Hot spot is 91 degrees cool is like 80 ish. I have had him a little less than a week. I just wanted to feed him on the same day that I feed my other juvenile ball python who eats f/t.

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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents

How long did you leave him alone before trying to feed him? I can't see the pic.. Does he have 2 small, tight fitting hides? Was the FT very warm? Offered at night when it wasn't very bright? From long tongs so you didnt scare the BP or confuse it from the heat of your hand?

You can also try dipping the head in chicken broth. Pre scenting with some dirty rodent bedding from the pet store placed in a corner if the tank before feeding.

It can take a few tries. With each rejection, toss the rodent, wait about 4-5 days, and try again.

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Pic is up.

the hides are big enough.

But your pic tells us nothing about your set up

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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents

How long did you leave him alone before trying to feed him? I can't see the pic.. Does he have 2 small, tight fitting hides? Was the FT very warm? Offered at night when it wasn't very bright? From long tongs so you didnt scare the BP or confuse it from the heat of your hand?

You can also try dipping the head in chicken broth. Pre scenting with some dirty rodent bedding from the pet store placed in a corner if the tank before feeding.

It can take a few tries. With each rejection, toss the rodent, wait about 4-5 days, and try again.

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After I thawed it I slightly put hot water on the mice. I offered it to him at night from long tongs.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

But your pic tells us nothing about your set up

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the pic wasnt about the setup but would you like me to post up a pic?

sure, a pic is worth a 1000 words :)