How do you put the feeder in front of your snake? I use to dangle by the tail but what works better in my opinion is grabbing it (with tweezers/forceps whatever you use) by the back of the neck/shoulder area or by the butt, and put it face first (horizontally) in front of the snake and if you want you can dance it a little. I try not to hit the snake i just put it up close and let the snake come up to it. Sometimes they take it immediately sometimes it takes a minute or more. (Makes me jump every time even though I know it is coming, they hit it unbelievably fast.) You have to make sure it is warmed up real good. 90 or 100 or even a little higher. By the time I get the mouse/rat in there it has cooled to just about right. Some people after trying first, with no success, leave it lay there for hours or even over night but that has never worked for me personally. Also at this time I like to keep my F/T feeder dry, I think it keeps the scent (and blood sometimes) there for them to smell. If I soak in water, I bag it air tight, and weight it down. Or you can just leave it out to thaw till soft and then heat it up by light or hair dryer (Prefer Heat light). Some put it in the fridge the previous day or morning before to let it thaw and then take it out and heat it. I might in the future try serving them up wet and warmed but for now I keep em dry.
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