Glad to hear it! And kudos to "SnakesByDesign" for mentioning simulating life in the prey.



Sounds like that was about the appropriate size rabbit from the lump you discribed compared to the one before. He'll probably start moving around again within 2 weeks and then I'd try 2 rabbits that same size or maybe just a tad smaller. Probably 1 fresh killed and 1 F/T, feeding the fresh one first.



He's got some catching up to do and I suspect he'll take 2 rabbits 2 weeks from now. You should be able to judge by how woon he starts searching for food again.



I doubt that color had anything to do with it as I've never had or heard of any problems associated with prey color for burms. Some ball pythons prefer darker colored prey due to their being wild caught and their natural prey is mostly gerbils, which aren't white.



One last thing; if you continue to feed fresh killed, find a rabbit breeder to get your rabbits from. $5 versus $20 adds up pretty quick. Go to, or call around, feed stores and ask for rabbit breeders. They can put 'em down for ya, too.



Thanks for keeping us updated!



Have a good one!

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