Hi everyone, I only just recently made an account here, but i'm glad to be a part of such an informative and supportive community, and look forward to hopefully being a longterm member . Anyways, the issue I have is that I have a ball python that hatched on July 19th, bought from a reputable breeder at a reptile expo in Mississauga on October 14th, who did not eat the rat pup I gave last night. She struck and coiled, but this morning it was still there. It was a freshly killed live one, so I cant see it being a temp issue.

 I contacted the breeder and she said that while she mainly feeds live, my girl HAD accepted f/t before, at least once, as she didn't say if it was a multiple occurrence. She said my warm/cold side temps are perfect and suggested to wait five days and try again with another live pup, and to leave it in overnight. I don't think I would do the last part though as I've seen snakes scarred by rodent bites before and have heard some horror stories about infection.

Anyways, I just wanted some opinions on what MAY be wrong. The breeder said she last ate on Oct.3, so she SHOULD be at least a little hungry i'd imagine. I'm guessing she just needs more time to settle into her new home, but i'm also a TAD nervous it may lead into some bigger issues down the line if it keeps up. Thank you for any input on my situation and I hope you all have a good day