I have had an upsetting situation happen recently. A new hatchling that hasn't had its first meal yet is getting defensive and striking quite a bit without latching on and coiling. I feel really bad putting a baby rat into a situation where it can't escape and having the snake simply torment it without finishing the job. I feel bad for the baby snake too, who is apparently too scared to consider eating and also can't escape the situation.

So it goes...