What is the 'deli cup' feeding method and..

[Tigergenesis]

what is a deli cup?

Looking for the best way to feed a KSB out of it's tank. I keep hearing about the 'deli cup' way but am looking for details.

Thanks

[Big Mike]

As far as I know...that refers to the method of putting a snake into a small enclosure (deli cup) with a dead prey item. The idea being that the snake can't help but notice/smell the prey and instinct will kick in.

Oh b.t.w. as deli cup is a small plastic cup that you might typically get from a deli...

[Invictus]

Deli cups, smaller margarine containers, small buckets, anything with an enclosed area will work. This is how we feed most of our kenyans. Put them in the enclosed area with a mouse, and stick them into a dark secluded area with no outside vibrations. It works wonders with those picky feeders who won't take dead prey.

[Bartman]

Do you tihnk that could work when switching my ball python from mice to rats? Or will this just be stressful?

[Invictus]

With our ball pythons, we use small rubbermaids, but it's the same basic concept. Just don't leave them in it for 2 days, and make sure they have enough room to constrict if they take a notion to, and enough room to get their mouth around the head.