Hi everyone:
I just got my first ball python (well, my first snake period) recently and tonight I tried feeding him for the first time. I thawed the rat fuzzy and warmed it with a blow dryer. He was in his hide and once I removed it he curled up into a ball. Within a minute of dangling the rat near him, he poked his little head out slowly, then took 2 huge breathes of air (at least thats what I think it was, his body all of a sudden inhaled and exhaled big time) and bam, he took the rat and coiled. Only took him about 5 minutes to down the rat.
I know this may sound corny, especially since most of you have had snakes for years and its no big deal, but for me this was an awesome moment. For one, I was relieved he ate and hopefully will be a good eater, I honestly expected him to be more difficult being he is still acclimating himself and also I was kind of proud, like a parent seeing their child excel at something (not a good analogy but closest I could come
It honestly made my day and cant wait to be with him for years to come.
Michael
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