I would give him a couple days before offering again. I don't think it's necessary to have them out of their hide as 90% of the time mine are in their hides and just bolt their heads out to strike. Ive had a few that would occasionally constrict and then leave it and I've found this trick to work in getting them to swallow- after they've struck and coiled the ft and you get your tongs back, use the tongs to wiggle the rat a little more while it's in their grip. It seems to really get them excited and more into kill/eat mode. I don't believe a poor strike is the issue since they seldom grab their head and it's instinct to find the head to start swallowing after the feel they've killed it enough.
Reply With Quote