Set the snake up on mulch with a hide box. Temp 88-92 degrees on one end of encloseure. Make sure it has a cool side to go to. It is best to keep it in a low traffic area and do not handle it for two weeks. You should try a live mouse or small rat the first time. If that does not work a gerbil is there food of choice. Night time feeding would be best, but don't leave prey in over night. Rodents will chew on snakes. I would try put the prey near the cage about an hour before you try to feed, the smell may get the snake worked up. Leave the snake in the enclosure and dorp the prey in and leave them alone for about an hour. Then check and see if you had any luck. If not leave the prey for another hour and remove if not eaten by then. Try again in another week. It may take a while for the snake to eat, alot of balls usually go off food this time of year. Try to get a book on ball pythons there is so much more to know. You should be able to find one at your local pet shop or reptile show. Hope I could help, Jon

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