Feeding ball python for the first time, refused?

[Craiga 01453]

Don't leave prey items on paper towels...it takes very little moisture for a paper towel to stick to the rodent, & then be ingested by the snake. That can result in
a health issue (serious blockage) as snakes cannot digest paper towels.
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Nice catch! You beat me to it!

Leaving prey on paper towels = no
Leaving prey on cardboard, paper plate, plastic lid, etc... = ok