Feeding techniques for picky, or stressed eaters!

[BlueOrleans1290]

Personally, I haven't had much trouble when it comes to feeding untill I get a new reptile who is settling in for a while, and I figure out what they like the best and how to care for them specifically, because I'm sure as you all know, every snake is different, no matter what species. For picky eaters, some things that I have personally seen, read about, and tried that help are:
Trying to switch from rat to mouse or vice versa [with appropriate sizing of course]
Scenting the rodent to something like frogs, or anything where the snake came from that they usually eat.
Finding the right temperature for each snake as well, this can be a challenge. I may be the only one that does this but each of my snakes as well as past snakes like the temperature in an exact spot. Ex: My Kenyan Sand Boa only likes her pinkies at 90-91 degrees, any colder or warmer and she refuses [yes, I make sure I'm not burning my snake, no worries]
For stressed eaters, as my snakes were when they first got here, leaving them completely and I mean COMPLETELY alone for a solid 3 day span before trying to feed them [as long as temps, humidity. And their health is fine] worked for me. My room is also really quiet in comparison to the house, so I think that this might help too, not quite sure. But I have a loud family and if someone was shouting near me, I know I wouldn't want to eat.

All of these things are just ones that I have seen, read about, or have done myself and what may help my reptiles could be a different story for another. I hope more reptile keepers will chime in and give some advice too! This thread is all about the different feeding techniques and what works for each of us! Have a blessed day everyone! And remember, You are what you give ❤