So hard to wait!

[rasslinrinyu]

So Ive had my first ball for a week now and I want to hold him soooo badly! really…really badly. He hasnt eaten for me yet though so I dont wanna stress him out I suppose just venting my sadness.

[Dpineiro87]

the time will come i know the feeling i go thru it alot lol.....

[chet1028]

Hang in there. Just keep reading this site And watching YouTube videos like I did. Our new boy is settled in beautifully and we get to hold him quite regularly now and we've only had him for about a month.

[rasslinrinyu]

Thanks for the support! Im def finding the site super informative and Im trying to read as much as I can from as many sources as I can. Havent really done many youtube vids but I will try that. We tried feeding him Tuesday but he was not interested in the least. The next morning I found some poop in the cage though so I figured that would explain that. Im going to try and feed again tomorrow and (fingers crossed) Ill get to handle him by early next week then.

[notmyfault]

Just relax and be patient. I get like that whenever I get a new snake. Ball pythons are pretty shy to begin with so it make take sometime, but it is well worth the wait and will save you a headache later on.

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[glk832]

Yeah if he's not eating I woulnt hold him either.. I've been pretty lucky all my snakes ate within 5 days of owning them I try to have snakes arrive on feeding days so the next cycles I can offer my new stuff its worked on every one no problems... But yeah be patient and you will be holding him for yrs to come..

[darthkevin]

My ball was a rescue I gave it 24 hours to settle and it ate the day I brought it home. Snakes are easy to stress but every one is different. I just got lucky with mine. Super awesome temperment, terrific eater (even during shed) and loves to be handled.

[rasslinrinyu]

Thanks everyone

The guy we bought him from told me he should be ready to eat this past Tuesday but then when I found poop Wednesday morning I figured that could have been a reason that he wasnt quite ready to eat the night before. I held off a few days and Im gonna try to feed again tonight. Gonna try a few tricks tonight. Please tell me what you all think of this. Ive got F/T that I will thaw out near his cage so he can get the scent and I was going to try in the later evening with as little light as possible so he feels more secure. Should I dangle the mouse in front of his hide or try and wait until he decides to be out and about? Thanks!

[DooLittle]

What was a eating previously?

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[rasslinrinyu]

What was a eating previously?

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Rat pups. Guy didnt say live or F/T, didnt think to ask. Im trying with mouse hoppers. And our ball is a little over 2 months old. Should I run and buy a few f/t rat pups and try that?