Quote Originally Posted by sneakerpro View Post
I've had "it" (not sure on sex, but I like to think he is a he) for about a month now. The first two attempts I was using a small rubbermade, and offering a pinkie. Now I have been trying to feed in the tank with a fuzzy and a plate (to protect from eating substrate). I heat the same way, place it under the lamp the same, and then dangle it in front of him. He just ignores it and takes the screen being off as on opportunity to "explore new areas". I think an adult would be to big, he is pretty small still and I don't really think I should offer something that is bigger around than he is.
Keep in mind that almost every newly hatched ball python is big enough to take an adult mouse for it's first feeding. I've found with my guys that if the prey is too small, they will ignore it completely. If you think an adult is too big, then go down to a hopper. You can get small adults though, and I bet, unless your snake is very small, he can easily eat one.