I've always thought the same thing, especially when I first started. I always said if I EVER get a snake that won't eat f/t, they're getting sold. But, after 8 other snakes, I finally got one that refused every f/t prey for 6 weeks. She was losing weight and I had no other choice. Unfortunately, it's the luck of the draw. I brought home a pet rat today, and then fed off 4 hopper mice to herI love all critters, but some of them are meant to be food I guess. Hopefully after a few months of eating consistently for me and gains some weight I'll attempt switching her to f/t.