my feeders burst open

[NormanSnake]

I usually lay my rats out on the counter before I go to class, and then when I get back from class I check to see if they're thawed, then I blast them with a blow-dryer and in they go. Never had one pop, and my snakes can be pretty rough sometimes.

[Annarose15]

I usually lay my rats out on the counter before I go to class, and then when I get back from class I check to see if they're thawed, then I blast them with a blow-dryer and in they go. Never had one pop, and my snakes can be pretty rough sometimes.

^ This, basically. I might have one belly pop in 150 feedings. Another thing that might help is to make sure you're offering the rodent head-first so your BP is less likely to hit the belly when he strikes.