Feeding time?

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

hey y'all.
As you may or may not know, I have a ball python named Mangle I had for 10 days. I handled her after having her for about a week and she loves to snuggle. She is doing quite well in her 50 gallon tank. I am wondering, when should I feed her? Should I feed her today? How do I know she's ready?
I believe Mangle is about 2 or 3 years old based on her size. I do not know when she was last fed, but I think she may be ready. I am not sure. All advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Dylan (Mads)

[lorenhavens]

If u haven't feed her since u got her or if it's been between 5-7 days I would say go for it, but don't handle her very much for today and tomorrow until u know how she reacts to everything. That it's just my suggestion.

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

So, I should attempt to feed her today?

[ballpythonluvr]

So, I should attempt to feed her today?

Yes, if you are ready, go ahead and make the attempt.

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

I'll try. Should I defrost the mouse in a plastic bag with hot water?
I know not to microwave the mouse.
Should I put her in another cage for it?
Should I use a snake hook?
Any other tips? thanks.

[lorenhavens]

I personally don't use a plastic bag just so I know that my bp is getting a least some water in he. Some well say to use a hair dryer but I don't. It work out for me. Putting her in another cage is up to u. That it's an open subject some say no some say yes. Personally I do so none of the substrate gets ingested for that reason only. There it's no need for a snake hook but tongs are recommended so the snake doesn't get ur hand instead.

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

She is in another cage. I just thawed a mouse and put it in the other cage. She is crawling around and bumping the sides of her "feeding cage" She's been in there for about 10 minutes. What should I do?

[lorenhavens]

Have u put the mouse in? How did u put it in. I dangle mine with the tangs. How long did u leave the mouse in the hot water? Mine bumps on the side to. I dethaw first then 10 mins later I get her out. Then dangle the mouse. Make sure it's hot enough.

[lorenhavens]

If she doesn't eat this time don't sweat it she will be ok until next week or so.

[lorenhavens]

Also if u want just put both back in the main cage. If she is hungry she will eat. If not like I said she will be fine. If u do put back in the main cage give it a couple hrs.