i know a lot of guys wait a while b4 offering food, but i offered my BP a mouse the second day i had her. i offered thinking that if she ate it, well that was good but if she didnt, i wasnt going to push the issue and not worry about it. she ate and has been ever sense. now thats not saying that yours will eat. i also used the paperball trick, and my BP still prefers her cool hide to her hot even after 3 months. just remember all Bps are different.