I mean I fed my albino last night and the mouse was soaking wet, but my vanilla I have only fed dry so far. I don't think snakes are that picky. But good luck with feeding! If he's hungry, he'll eat. Remember: dangle it first by the tail or neck. He may seem interested and if he doesn't snap at it or anything, just leave it on the paper overnight. It may be gone by the morning and he's just waiting to not have an audience.