BP dragged rat in water then ate it

[JodanOrNoDan]

It's by chance... I've had snakes drag it into the water and then "lose" the prey when they let go, because they forgot they left it in the bowl. And then I have to reheat and reoffer. They're not very bright animals when in feeding mode LOL.

So now whenever I see them get close to dragging it in water, I use tongs and put them further away (while the snake is wrapped around it), or I take the water bowl out altogether before offering food.

^^^^This. They are not doing it on purpose. Once they begin constricting brain is off. I have moved animals around plenty of times while they are constricted around a rat because they fell in their water bowl or whatever. Like red said, if you don't want the rat in the bowl take the bowl out before feeding. Especially if you are feeding live. Stupid rats almost always want to take a bath before dinner.