Feeding dead mice

[thebeav]

Last weekend I adopted a Ball python. It’s been a while since I’ve owned a snake so pardon the silly question. The person that adopted it to me said it ate dead mice. I’ve heard that this it better and keeps the snake from mistaking you for food and striking you. This seemed logical to me. Last night I fed him two mice. I noticed when I dangled them in front of him he struck and coiled just as if they were alive. Is this the normal way they eat dead food? It appeared just as violent as giving him live food. I’m not sure I see the advantage/difference.
What are some of your thoughts?

Thanks,
George