Chris, Welcome to BP.net

Just a little info for you. Large scale breeders such as BHB reptiles, and the like often times feed live. I feed live WHEN I HAVE TO. Sometimes its easier to feed live, it took me hours to feed my snakes when they didnt like frozen, and I found some of my snakes will ONLY eat live. Its a good Idea to try to wean them off of Live, but not absolutely necessary. Advice though, dont leave live rats or mice in the Ball pythons cage if your girl doesnt eat it. The rats or mice can and WILL bite your ball python if your not careful.

Enjoy your stay here Chris.