I don't know if ball pythons have taste buds but does that necisarily mean they can't taste? They have other senses, like their amazing sent. When you have a cold can you taste? In my opinion that is a way for them to taste. Obviously they can tell the difference because there are some balls who simply refuse f/t. Now I'm not saying I'm opposed to f/t, I just prefer live because its what's NATURAL to them. But I can argue this either way. I actually convinced my brother to feeding his florida king f/t and he is extremely hard headed and was adiment about sticking to live.

Wolfyhound, as far as your take on frozen vs fresh produce I can argue that all day ad point out everything wrong about your statement but this is a debate on f/t v live prey. (However I am for using produce as an example)

My main point. I am for live for the fact that its more natural. Plain and simple. But I am also for f/t to avoid any physical stress on the animals. In my opinion, I try f/t if they take it great! If not I'm not gunna force it. This is a debate that's been going on for years and will continue for years.