Some of you know that I have a ball that is a bit hesitant to eat for me. I'm going to try again right after he finishes his shed, which should be pretty soon- eyes are clearing.
I've only tried to feed live twice, and I want to try again this time around. My concern is: He has a hide in his tub that I don't want to take out. However, I am afraid that the rat will go in to his hide with him- where he can't be monitored. Should I abort the feeding at that point, or allow a minute or two before taking the hide out?
I really have been giving this some thought. Last time the rat went in to his hide, but he was on the outside of it. Now he spends the majority of his time in the hide. He is plenty big enough for medium adults, but I'm going to try a small, so they're definitely big enough to do some damage.

Also, when feeding live in a tub, do you close the tub and watch from outside, or leave it open? My other one eats f/t, so this isn't a concern with him.