I was so nervous about feeding my new baby for the first time. I have read so much about about difficult feeders, I couldn't help but be nervous. I took the advice I got here, and fed her in her enclosure. I offered the mouse with tongs first, but when she didn't take it after a few seconds, I just left the mouse in there, in case my presence was making her nervous. I walked away for about 3 minutes, and when I walked by again, I saw that she had her mouse in her mouth, and was starting to swallow it. I'm a little sad I missed her taking it, but so relieved that she ate without an issue. I'm so weird. I checked on her about 10 more times before I went to bed, and kept telling her she is a good girl. She was just hanging out in her warm hide, looking very content. I swear, she likes to watch me when I talk to her like that. I think she is just as curious about me, as I am about her. Hopefully, that is a good sign.

Thanks for the feeding tips, everyone. It was much easier than I imagined. I feel like I'm off to a good start.