Blind snakes don't normally have a too much harder time eating than normal snakes. I'd talk to angellady, if I remember correctly she owns a beauty born with no eyes. From what I know it's never had any eating problems, but I'd ask her or hope she chimes in. What size rat are you using? How much does the snake weigh? I notice with my larger ones, if the prey is too small that have a harder time catching it...