I haven't had this issue in a lot of live feedings. I'd imagine that after a missed strike, the rat would most likely retreat to a corner, the snake would gather itself and go get it. I have not seen a rodent become the aggressor...not saying it couldn't happen, I just haven't seen it.
Then there are your strikes that are just a little off...the snake misses the head/neck. Not a big deal, as it constricts very quickly anyway. Sometimes it seems like the rat could bite while coiled, but again, not something I've ever seen.









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