My ball python is about 12 inchs, and 227 grams. hes got alot more growing to do, and I'm scared that just feeding him large mices aren't gonna cut it when hes 4-5 feet.
So i want to switch him to rats. How hard is it?

I'm currently feeding him live mices, every 5 days.

I've read a lot of stories of Ball pythons, or snakes in general not switching prey easily. Is this true for most snakes? Is it really that hard to switch prey items for snakes?