Hi,

so I've been at a loss for quite some time now. I have a male ball python that will turn 1 year that the end of this month. He ways about 590g and eats every Friday. I give him a small rat (weight ranges from 60 to 90 grams).
Since I don't handle him, he seems to know that when I stay for a longer time that it's feeding time (I normally take a short look at him every evening when he's awake). This is where the trouble starts.
Before I am even able to offer the rat he's already waiting right at the glass front being all excited and ready to strike. I'm not really scared of being bitten but if I can avoid it, I'll gladly do so. I also don't want him to strike at the glass (I'm afraid he might hurt himself) or open the door so he can get out of his enclosure, so I just leave the room for a few minutes. Normally it takes me at least about half an hour before I can offer the rat.
I've considered feeding in a separate box but I don't know if that's a good idea.
Anyone got an idea what I should do?

Btw. he won't eat if I just drop the rat. He wants to see it wiggle while it's warm.