My boy tends to pop the f/t mouse when he strangles it (I think he just likes putting on a show). Sometimes he eats it anyway, but sometimes he just leaves the mess for me to clean up. He used to eat live, but my dad made me switch in order for me to keep the snake >.< it's kind of starting to waste money since I can't buy in bulk either since I'm not allowed to keep the mice in the freezer...any suggestion on why he strangles to the point of popping sometimes or on a way to save a little money?

edit - he never refuses the food beforehand either, really sweet and not head shy too so meh lol