Wanting to switch my ~28" to feeding outside his enclosure, as he's starting to react more predatorily when I open his enclosure for handling (pet, I'm not a breeder). I put him into his old tank which has glass around the edges partially obscured, but not entirely.. and had paper towels in the bottom so he doesn't get substrate in his mouth (he's had a couple of unpleasant times when he looked REALLY uncomfortable dealing with substrate in his mouth after eating).
That said, I think he felt entirely too vulnerable to have any interest in the food. Put him in the tank, presented the mouse.. ignored it completely. Moved it around, reheated it.. nothing worked. Ended up just putting him back in the enclosure and plan to try to feed him there in a few mins.
All this said, what can I do to make this transition more successful? I've had these thoughts, but would like to get your feedback:
* Use substrate from his enclosure.
* Put him in there early to allow acclimation.
* Give him a hide in the tank.
* Completely cover the tank's glass.
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