first of all congrates on your first bp, second you can try f/t soon if you want but dont get frustrated if the little guy/gal doesnt take it. your snake will eat when its hungry and if your do get worried just watch its wieght and check with a vet but really it should pick up on eating in its new home with no issues. what I do when I feed frozen is I thaw it out while Im at work then when I get home i put it in the hottest water my foset will put out, so no where near boiling, then i place it in the tank and prod the mouse with a long utencile and then my bp does her thing. if you have some long tongs they work better but I cant seem to find any.