Hey i got a new ball python last week, a pastel male, great looking snake. I figured i would try to offer food 2 days ago. I offered him a live mice, he showed absolutely no interest in it. I then killed one and offered fresh killed. He was scared out of his skin when i shook it in front of his face. I emailed the guy and asked him how and what he was feeding it. He said small rats. Today i went and got him a small rat. I put him in his cage, again showed no interest or almost scared of it. I know it is not unusual for a ball to eat i have taken care of a few, but this is the first time i actually owned one and they acted scared of it. I have had bloods and a couple of boas and they have ate with a passion. He is bout 2.5 feet and around 250 grams. He did poop so i know he has ate lately. I put him in a dark room with a hidebox, and a water bowl. with a heatin pad under it. Nothin goes on down there i was going to leave him in isolation for a week to week and a half. only to check about water or make sure the temp is about right. Thanks for the help!

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