I got my snake about 5 weeks ago and this is the first time he has even been interested in eating (I think that was part my fault though because I was unthawing the F/T rats directly in water and I hear that it will rinse off all of the sent). Each attempt at feeding was not closer than 6 days apart.

Here is the thing. He finally struck like he was a wild man and starving. (this is F/T) however, that was about 1 hour ago (5:45 EST) and now he is just laying there looking at the rat.

Should I be worried, or is this common? Should I leave the rat in there or take it out and wait another week?

Thanks in advance everyone for your thoughts (this is my first BP)