Quote Originally Posted by RoyalGuardian View Post
Not even for the good of the snake? Feeding them right when you get them is VERY stressful.
Wouldn't you think if they were so stressed they wouldn't eat? I sell a few hundred snakes a year and have never had a problem doing it this way. I've also bought hundreds of snakes and again no problems. The ball python of today is a lot different then the ones mentioned in a lot of books that were written back in the 80's-90's. Back then most were imported so yes they were stressed and needed time to settle in and many would never eat and die.

Just keep the head wound clean and watch for signs of infection. I'd switch to newspaper or paper towels until it is healed. Otherwise you run the risk of aspen sticking to it.