OK, so I have had 1 of our BPs refuse to eat before, and we simply wait another week and try again.

But, how long do you usually wait to try again if the poor guy tries to eat and misses? It wasn't just a stress strike mind you....I put a small rat in with our male Rajiv...and within 45 seconds he went for it. He grabbed it and started to coil (good boy!), the rat was squeaking and squirming....and I am not sure if Rajiv didn't have a good hold with his mouth...or if he wasn't coiling quite right...or if maybe the rat bit/scratched him....but after a few seconds the rat broke free and ran off. After that, Rajiv went into his hide and wanted nothing more to do with it.

So, I know he was hungry...but I am sure "missing" his strike and coil probably stressed him...so how long do you guys usually wait to try again after a "missed" (not refused) meal?

Thanks!

Brian