New Ball not feeding

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But the thing is, its not good advice to say its OK to keep moving and bothering a snake that isn't an established feeder either.

If you want to feed your animal in another enclosure, that's fine. If thats what works for you and your snake, great! You know your animal will eat and what its stress limits are.

The snake in question is new and clearly not eating for a reason. That reason probably being stress. Whether its stress from poor husbandry or over stimulation or whatever. Moving it back and forth or even just short handling sessions are not helping this animal settle down to eat.

Most people here will tell newbies not to feed in a separate enclosure. Its not a rule set in stone, but guidelines to help new keepers care for their animals with the best efficiency and results. Once they become more experienced and learn about their animal, they can tweak their care methods to what works best for them and their animals. Just like how you know your snake can feel comfortable and is an aggressive eater to feed in a separate enclosure.

I personally have a few BPs that can probably feed in a separate enclosure with no issue. But I also have some that wouldn't dare look at a feeder if it wasn't in its own tub. In the end. I just feed everybody in their own enclosure because I know the limits of my snakes and what they can and can't handle. And I know my snakes generally have a stronger feed response in their own comfortable space. Why stress them out unnecessarily?

And since the OP's snake is new and not established yet, its probably the better course of action to feed in its own enclosure for the time being. Maybe once the snake becomes a strong constant feeder, the OP can choose if they want to feed in another enclosure or not.

I'm not disagreeing with you. Only that I don't think its appropriate for the OPs particular snake at this current time.

OP: can you describe your set up? Leave your snake alone for a week to settle down. It needs time to adjust to its new home

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Yes I understand your point, and a stressed BP needs to be relaxed first. Im starting to think about feeding in their enclosures also myself due to so many and time wise it will be easier for me. I was just saying that even my new additions I have feed the next day after arrival and had no problems. Just lucky!!!!! I do agree though, less stress you can put on the baby the better!