Ive had it since the 9th it has ate first time no problem 1 hopper was unshure on the size to feed but its belly if you tuch it goes way in and you can see the spine i have her away from all other snakes it was a breeder i got her from he said his friend gave him all his snakes to sell due to medical resons and he dosnt have other ball pythons he waa feeding a pinky mouse to save is what he had told me i didnt want to leave her so i took her home