Quote Originally Posted by Champagn3 View Post
So when I'm feeding I should put it in the tank and then just wait? How long should I wait before I decide if he's interested or not? I'm Afraid that he won't notice the rat because he's in his hide. I'm hoping he will eat since it'll be three weeks and a fresh shed since his last feeding
When I feed in tank, before I even bring the rat into the room, I remove the hides. It's force of habit to me. This works for f/t and live. Once she strikes I place the hides back where they go. Are you feeding live? Remove the hides, bring the rat onto the room, PLACE it in the tank and watch. If you're feeding f/t heat up your rat and jiggle him in the tank. The feeding procedures for live and f/t are very different. keep a pair of tongs and a pencil in hand when feeding live. In case he decides to strike, if the rat attacks the snake, wedge the pencil, or one side of the tongs, between the rats jaws and hold it there until it stops struggling. F/t is much easier, and safer for me.