My new ball python "marley" just took his first meal. I tried a couple days after I got him and he didn't take it. Probably my fault, should have gave him a few more days to settle in. But I tried again today and he took it. sorta disapointed though, I didn't get to see him feed. I tried with the tongs first and he wouldnt strike so I figured I'd put the rat on top of his hide and leave him. sure enough 10 minutes later I went back, no rat and marley's curled up in his hide. pretty lame thread, but I was excited.