Quote Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
I sorta disagree with this. To my knowledge in the wild they move from rodent burrow to rodent burrow to seek out food. Also when i put a rat in the tub mine will come out of the hide and go right up to the rat and get it. Rather than just sitting there waiting for the rat to go into the hide. Just my 2 cents. I only have 3 bps tho so obviously my data could be innacurate.
Let me add i RESPECTFULLY disagree lol. Not trying to start a fight
Ok, an ambush predator does not always just sit there and literally wait for something to be within reach...if something is in close enough proximity and they can get it, they will. When you're feeding in a tub, that rat is always in close proximity. In the wild, the snake follows the scent of the food source because if there is a fresh scent, there's a good chance that the food source will be coming by again. They are not actively seeking prey as much as they are seeking a place where it is likely prey will pass by.