it simple only if the snake willing to go along. My one I had to force feed 2-3 times and it took me forcing hte food almost upto the rodents gut past the snake jaws, so it was in the throat and then i had to hold her to makes sure she didn't just swing her head to remove the opbject in her mouth after that she becamea walking trash can. I may end up having to do this with my het pied ot het him back eating he strickly just not wanting to eat, and i won't allow him to breed until he at least 900 grams.