Does anyone have any experience or advice concerning spiny mice as a BP feeder? They're a widely-distributed African species, closely related to gerbils, though the "spine-like" hairs on their back might make them inappropriate as feeders, particularly for the poor snake that tries to swallow them backwards!

I've seen picky WC snakes take them with little hesitation, which means there must be some pre-captivity imprinting on them as prey species.

Look forward to hear your thoughts.