Pre killed over f/t???

I have a ball python that I bought and since I had her should would not take f/t and even went 3 months without food cause I only offered f/t. I just recently tried live and she ate right away but the rat bit her and I had to put snake hook in feeders mouth. I no longer want to feed live and wanted to know if she refuses f/t does that mean she will refuse a pre killed rat from co2 chamber? Does anyone have a BP that refuses f/t but takes a pre killed from co2 chamber? Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by highqualityballz

I have a ball python that I bought and since I had her should would not take f/t and even went 3 months without food cause I only offered f/t. I just recently tried live and she ate right away but the rat bit her and I had to put snake hook in feeders mouth. I no longer want to feed live and wanted to know if she refuses f/t does that mean she will refuse a pre killed rat from co2 chamber? Does anyone have a BP that refuses f/t but takes a pre killed from co2 chamber? Thanks in advance!

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Snakes are very weird, weird creatures. There is really no two that are entirely alike. If your snake isn't eating frozen thawed, you gotta try live. If he/she isn't eating frozen thawed there is a good chance they will not eat a pre-killed mouse/rat.

Use tongs and hold the rat/mouse by the tail when offering food to help control the situation a bit better.

I had a boy that wouldn't eat f/t to save his life, but was all over a pre-killed. So I'd say go for it, imo it makes a lot of difference in feeding response, and this way you don't have to worry about the snake getting hurt.