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So I have this one female het albino ball I bought. I've had it since late fall and when I first got it, it refused to eat..so I thought it might be one of those snakes that goes off food during winter but I still tried to feed it every other week. But since its warmed up I've been trying everything to get it to eat and I've noticed something...it seems that its hungry because she goes after it and strikes, but when she strikes she quickly recoils and realigns her jaw and it almost seems like its painful for her to bite. I was thinking now that maybe she has a problem in her mouth but it seems all clear..i'm really stumped and have no idea whats going on. She still drinks, is hydrated, sheds, and her weight has remained about the same. But has only pooped about twice this entire time..any help would be greatly appreciated.

From what you've described, I would say that a mouth infection is possible but not likely if you aren't noticing other symptoms.
It sounds to me like she is striking out of fear or defense; not hunger. She is not comfortable and feels threatened so she is trying to get the food item to leave her alone.
Best bet would be to look at her housing and try to make her feel more at ease. Maybe offer more hide areas, a smaller hide, darkness, more heat, etc. Just take a look at what you could do to remove some stress. Once she settles in and feels comfortable she'll eat. In the mean time try offering her a small prekilled food item and just leave it where she will find it at night.

Good luck,
John