Since I don't want to make a new topic, I'll add a live feeding question in here:

I just got my bp a small rat, and while usually he slams them within 3 secs (with the exception of being in shed, where he just balls up/refuses to strike) he's been watching this rat scamper around the enclosure for 30 mins now, and looks obviously hungry. He is licking the air, following the rat around with his head, and is in the S shaped striking position, and even... yawning? but still hasn't struck. Just backed into the corner waiting for the rat to come closer, but it won't.

A few minutes ago he stretched out and attempted to follow the rat with his head even closer but it just ran out of reach and he retreated back into S shape in his corner again.

Should I just take the rat out and wait another day or two? Or monitor the situation for another hour?