Well you shouldn't have to dangle there long, I dangle for maybe 2-3 seconds before my snake gets it, and she doesn't even strike it, she just goes up to it, opens her mouth bites down on it then I let go and she coils. Try for a minute or 2 to dangle, if that doesn't work just put in a dark paper bag for about 20 minutes, but try re-heating before you do that.