Well wouldn't you know it! just checked the enclosure (because I'm sooooo impatient) after placing the rat under one of her hides and the darn snake ATE the RAT!!! I'm so glad. and a real bonus for me that she ate the F/T off the ground without having to do a zombie dance or anything.

I know it all sounds so silly to those of you who have been doing this for years, but being new at this it's a celebration.