Okay, I am babysitting a 7-8 week old ball python. The owners bought him on Halloween and were told he was 2 weeks old. They fed him a f/t mouse fuzzy soon after bringing him home and he hasn't eaten since. He is 56 grams and 15 inches long. I brought him home last night and will attempt to feed him an african soft fur rat on Saturday so he has a little time to settle into his new cage. Since he hasn't been eating I can't decide whether to try feeding him in his cage or out of his cage. I'm pretty sure he has not shed since his owners have had him. They told me he is pooping and drinking just fine. I did observe him drinking last night. Here is a picture of the little guy. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on convincing him he wants to eat. Thanks!