OK, so pre-scenting. I have heard this before in Adam Wysocki's feeding video. The problem is, I don't breed rodents, and my other snakes are on frozen. Would I have to buy a mouse at the pet store then return it? Maybe try and catch one in my basement, I found a dead one down there once.... (kidding) Anyways how would you suggest I do this?

I definitely understand that my whole spoon feeding scenario was wrong. Sadly I knew that going into this, but I guess I just wasn't being very logical. I did end up leaving the mouse overnight, but he did not take it (as expected).

Starmom, that is what I usually do - no matter who eats or doesn't, I offer prey once every 7 days. So I shouldn't bother with pre-killed and just keep trying with the thawed mice? How long do you think till he takes it?

Really enjoyed the story, Connie. Would like to read chapter 2 as well