Scroll up. The question was never answered very well and not by anyone with first hand experience. My post was at least useful. You show up to criticize me posting something useful. Want to know what that's called? I'll give you a hint....It starts with "U" and it rhymes with "oosless".
In any case have Ball Pythons evolved that much in the last 7 years???
Funny how the one who isn't taking proper care of their snake and is encouraging others to try these absurd methods is calling everyone else's posts useless.
If you can't handle feeding your snake rats, then maybe a snake isn't the right pet for you.