No joke...Every single feeding for the last two months has gone the exact same way. He strikes and coils the f/t rat, but then doesn't eat it. We do this two more times, until he finally swallows the rat on the third go round. Three times, every single feeding.

I'm not complaining, I absolutely love this snake. He is a joy to handle, and hasn't shown one bit of aggression. His feeding strike is even a bit timid, sometimes gently taking the rat off the tongs. Just thought this was in interesting anecdote for anyone with retics, or thinking of getting one.