I use to have really long forceps I would hold the nape of the rats neck with then let her grab it. I would also continue holding it till it was unconscious. It was safer for her I never left the room till she started eating it. That way I knew she wasn't going to get bitten. Like I said shes my first and I was very careful with her. I was talking with my husband last night and he said if they don't give her back then start saving my money and get the morph I want. I want her though lol. She is dark with very pretty blushing and very crazy pattern. The sweetest little girl. I worked hard to make and keep her sweet. You could even mess with her mouth without her moving and getting mad. I did finally get a text evidently really late last night saying they would bring her back. Thinking of going later this morning to see if they really let me. I am going to soak her and bleach the crud out of that tank. They have all of my reptile stuff. Except her carry container. I wonder what condition that stuff will be in.