Python striking at myself.

[CloudtheBoa]

Hi

I am using tongs, but they aren't the longest so the way he is positioned I can't get to the mouse with out getting too close to him, the mouse has fell in an awkward place for him to get to it. Waiting for him to move so I can reposition it and hopefully leave him to it.

Not wanting to stress him over the feed.

Thanks

Dave

If there's any part of the mouse that he can get to, he should be able to eat the mouse himself, even if he can just get to the tail. But if it is out of his reach, find something long to pull him back while you grab the mouse. You can try dangling it again, but if you're worried about being bitten, you can just leave it laying somewhere.

I do personally notice that my ball python is more willing to eat when he's in one of his hides rather than cruising around.