Boy, I could have written that. In fact, I'd be willing to bet at least 85% of us could have written the same thing!

A few secrets. { none of which will fool him, but you will feel oh so clever for trying } Start with f/t mouse. Same size, same color.

If by some miracle he takes a few of those, try a p/k rat in the correct color that you have rolled around in some nasty mouse bedding for a minute before offering.

{Remind yourself it isn't nice to swear in front of the children, even the ones with scales }

If by some cosmic accident he takes a few of those in a row, then try the same thing with an f/t rat.

Chances are this will be an exercise in futility, but every now and then your snake doesn't mind letting you think you are just sooo smart.

Gale