How long should it take for a BP to strike and coil its prey?

[Vypyrz]

Sometimes my BP will strike and constrict a mouse INSTANTLY. Other times I have to wait and wait and wait and prod and sometimes battle to get the thing to eat. Even other times the snake will show interest, stalk the mouse, etc., but I cannot stand around for 30+ minutes while the snake moves towards the mouse and the mouse runs and hides.


What should I do? I need some efficient feeding methods.

I'm not sure what your feeding routine or schedule is, but off the top of my head:

1) feed later in the evening when the snake is awake.
2) Since it seems you are feeding live keep the mouse in a small container with air holes near or on top of the enclosure so the snake can smell it for a while and get in the mood.
3) If you are feeding every 5 days try switching to 7 days. If you feeding every 7 days try switching to 9 or 10 days.
4) If you are using a tank and it has alot of open space, you may need to add a little more clutter or cover 3 sides of it, if you haven't already done so...