I only offered the additional information as theory. As far as it being accurate or holding water, not my personal experience. Yet, I still wiggle and tug on the rat and get the constricting response. No harm, nothing to lose, no negatives.

As far as egg bindng and the various theories. I have never had a ball get egg bound. I have had the following get egg bound and each somewhat contradicts the theories. Although I'm sure that the individuals that came to these conclusions accurately reported their experience.

Tamaulipan ratsnake- not a first year breeder and only ate live.

Amel. Sonoran gopher- first year breeder and only ate frozen thawed.

Western hognose- not a first year breeder and ate both, live and frozen thawed.

Egg binding does not seem to be common with balls. At least it is not reported very often in this forum. If you go through the forums for corns, kings, milks, etc. and check the postings during the egg laying months it is reported every year. There's always somebody looking for help with this problem.

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