None of my friends keep snakes, so that is a no go. I just picked up and fed him a good sized mouse. Someone suggested that he would do fine without until the reptile show in 2 weeks. However, I decided to get a mouse for tonight, and then MAY skip next weeks meal, and then feed him again in 2 weeks after the reptile show. If I can't find the size rat that I need at the show, I will then order some online...likely from Loxahatchee.