Correct me if I'm wrong more experienced herps, but you should be able to feed him once he is done without a "waiting period". I stick to my 5 day feeding schedule religiously, and have never had a refusal or strange eating habits from my BP Stryker. If he doesn't take the f/t from the feeding tongs right away. I just leave it a 4 inches or so from his hide and he will come out and take it usually 30-50 min after I drop it in. Tongs are by far the way to go though.