Intense Feeder Response: Taming Advice?

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please rule out parasites with a stool check from the vet.

Good point. Because of the below information you gave

was used to being fed two live adult mice once a week and simply hadn't been handled a lot and needed a home. He has the MOST intense feeding response I've ever seen on a ball =
I've dealt with bitey babies and defensive ball pythons, taming them and getting them used to handling has always been quick and easy but this is a new one for me and has been a bit more challenging. Any tips are absolutely welcome.

If the live food was not from a very reputable source, there is a chance of transfer of various worms.