As for taking critters outdoors, I dont usually do it, except to snap some pics, but its up to you. Pay attention to how they act- if they seem nervous- always looking for a place to hide- then I wouldnt do it. Bottom line, do not let one escape- the reason why fits in with the next 2 paragraphs of this post.
Keep in mind that it could have negative effects to let neighbors see you have snakes. Some people get awefully terrified to know that a snake is living on their street. Sometimes its better if they just dont know- even if you are following all the laws.
While it's Peta, and other groups like that, that pursue state and federal banning of reptile keeping, its often terrified neighbors that are behind the new laws we see in local governments to ban certain, or all, pet snakes.
As for picky feeders- mine used to eat thawed rodents no problem, until I gave him a couple live rats. He will not even look at a dead animal anymore. So I guess the moral of my story is, is you get him to take something healthy and convieniant, dont mess with sucess. Just my opinion, and based on just one ball python.
Thats a very nice ball.
