Ball python live feeding

[gusanr14]

I just want to provide a tip on feeding... Place the feeder in a separate tub and place that tub next to your snake's tank. Leave it alone until late at night. I usually feed around 9:30. If your snake is hungry, he will be watching that rat/mouse for hours and in less than 3 minutes, your snake will strike.

I got a small tub to keep rat for now. I should use that. Can they smell even with lids closed? He probably can't see because I wrapped the enclosure with bubble wrap to try insulating, don't know if it's working or not but yea. What is really the point of feeding them at night? I get they are nocturnal but lights are on at home! do they just feel the night? haha
I do still have the rat pup set in small tub next to the snake tub but he does not care at all lol. I think he is not ready to eat yet.