I got my normal ball back in July of '11. I fed him one rat and he took it instantly as his first meal. The rat was too big for him and due to the pet store not having any options I started to feed mice. Then I started to feed 2 mice. Now I realized this is ridiculous and small rats are perfect and I can get them any time I need now. I tried a for a month and a half with live small rats and he did not show a lot of interest in them. The first one he struck and coiled then must have realized its not a mouse and let go. I have tried several things so far and any ideas would help. I have had mice and rats at the same time so I have tried scenting the rat in several ways. I have just thrown the rat in the mouse cage for awhile. I have rolled the rat around in mouse feces. I have put 3 mice and one rat in a small box together for an hour before feeding. I have even rubbed the mice and rat together before feeding! The snake will perk up like hes ready to feed, then when he realizes its not a mouse he will show no interest whatsoever. I would like to note that I want to get him switched to rats then I want to try to get him to eat f/t. My boa and corn both eat f/t so its just the picky ball now....sooo much easier and safer. Any Ideas???