Aggressive Feeder, Won't Swallow Rat

[Echowish]

Anyway, my main point is to really get to know your snake and find out what works best for him. It sounds to me like there is a lot of activity around him during feeding, which might contribute to both his lack of feeding and his aggressive behavior after. Offer a f/t, let him coil and then go away. Come back after an hour or so and see if he has eaten it. I'd be willing to hazard a small bet that it would work.

Alright, I think I'll try feeding him in his enclosure next week! Our house isn't very busy during the day, but do you think putting a sheet over the top of the enclosure may make him feel a bit more secure? That way, there's no chance of our other pets bothering him while he's trying to eat.

When I feed him outside of his enclosure I keep him in my bedroom with the door shut and the tub covered to make him feel more secure, but I suppose even just moving him from one tank to another could be freaking him out.