OK, I think based on all the helpful replies that have been comming in, I've configured a plan for next week:
Thaw frozen fuzzy in paper towel to pre scent, get a rubbermaid or sterilite tub as the feeding container and drop in the paper towel..add Harley(my pastel BP) and leave him in there for 5-10 min to get the scent (and maybe a clue) and then dangle the ft fuzzy and see how he reacts.
OR if the plan fails....
Plan B is to pre scent the container with a live mouse in a container for an hour...take out mouse-in-a-box, and add Harley, wait 5-10 min for him to get the clue, and add mouse to tub.
I really want to stick to the F/T way of feeding, but if this is the best means to get him started to eat for me, I will try LIVE under supervision....and hopefully he will grow out of LIVE back to F/T in no time and not tell the difference.
On another note, if and WHEN he feeds and constricts his prey, can I THEN at that constricting ball phase of his meal lift him up and put him in his regular tank house?? Or will that possibly cause him to let go of his mouse and ruin my plans?
thanks everyone again!
*update on the bite: No wounds visible on his body