Have you ever given up on a hatchling who won't eat?

[Gemini Pythons]

And have you tried scenting with hamsters or gerbils? Many BPs really like those too, & easier to come by (usually) than ASF's.

We haven't, and great idea! We did some talking today with local friends, and they tipped us off to a place in the country that does delivery once a month to our city and sometimes has live ASF. So hopefully we'll be able to try live ASF soon!!