the small rat was as big as Samson, so i wacked it against the dresser and put it in the feed box. He was reluctant to go after it at first because he is still used to live mice, but i giggled it around in front of him a couple of times with a coat hanger and he struck and wrapped it up!! It took a few minutes to get it down and he has a very large lump in him now!! I think im going to wait about 10 days to feed him again, I like the way he is making the change to prekilled. OK, just wanted to bragg a little on my GREAT eater, he has not refused a meal yet, but i will be heartbroken when he finaly does!!