Your snake will most likely smell the prey item before it even enters the enclosure. Opening the enclosure will also alert him to be aware that something is going on. If the animal is in his hide, just dangle the prey item in front of the hide opening, it most likely will draw a strike, if not try rewarming it and just leaving it in front of the hide opening. Should be gone soon.
P.S. I defrost in warm water and leave the tub of water on top of the enclosure of the snake I'll be feeding while it defrosts. They can smell it while defrosting and are ready to eat once I heat and serve.
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