New to Site and New Ball Python

Yeah the one time i've fed f/t they don't strike and my snakes have had very little interest prey until i make it dance with hemostats.. :P I've got a little over 7 or so snakes (hard to keep track..) and i'm sure that number will jump this weekend once i get to the Minnesota Reptile Show/Expo.. i also have a subadult burmese.. all are VERY different.. some wont eat if i'm watching them.. lol

Ok, thanks for the idea. I had just never heard of them not striking before. Glad to know that I'm not the only one that's experienced this!

Have fun at the reptile show!

Welcome to the site! :)

Yeah, as others have said, every snake is different and they can be pretty weird at times. I have a BRB that will only eat if we lift her hide, place the f/t rat under it, and leave her alone. We tried the zombie dance and she burrowed away into the substrate, terrified. :rofl:

Thank you for the welcome! It just threw me off.

Also, does anyone have any insight why the pastel I purchased may have passed under 48 hours? I fed him a f/t hopper and the next morning he was gone. Petco really didn't have an explanation, but to my knowledge the setup and conditions were ideal (from what I read).

It happens... most do well, some are not as lucky. Most stores don't have trained employees. I was lucky to have a breeder/collector sell me my BP, the man knew what to look for. He had a detailed chart on the snake and I could see he was a good eater. He is a real slob with food...he does not care, does not get frightened, doesn't care what size his cage is etc... Some are real frail and can't handle the stress, my BP seems easy.....this all could change.

Thanks so much for your comment! I just felt like I had failed in some way for his quick demise.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and I look forward to speaking with everyone further in the future!