It sounds to me as if she wants to eat but because she's in the "open" (in her cage, yes, but not in a hide waiting to ambush prey outside the door) that
she feels too exposed & that's why she hesitates to eat. So yes, leave the f/t prey in her cage overnight, hopefully it will be gone by morning. Also, for
some snakes, the motion may be too much: some snakes love to grab prey that wiggles, but others back away, especially if they've only been fed f/t.
What I'd do is offer later evening, preferably when she is in her hide, either one. (does she hang out in her hides?) When you see she's in a hide, slightly
jiggle the prey outside the doorway of the hide...you may get her attention but if you don't, just leave it there. Many shy snakes LOVE to be in their hides
and grab prey that saunters past their doorway. What substrate are you using? you might put down a small paper plate or plastic food container lid to
leave the prey on, so she can pick it up easily without eating loose substrate.
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