I was at the Snake store recently where the owner had to force-feed 5 hatchling WC ball pythons, because they had not eaten since he purchased them from the show. He force-fed them 1 pinky mouse each and since then they have been thriving! Eating on their own, adventuring around in the evening, and shedding of course! When I saw that, my opinion of FF changed. It was a bit stressful for the owner and I am sure a bit stressful for the snakes also, but it turned out well. They have all been sold at this point (after they have each eaten 2 hoppers).