Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
Maybe you should try taping paper over her "picture window" before you feed next time, since she's so shy. Either that or practice Tai Chi... (slow motion).
You're probably right, that she was kept in a tub previously.

Pre-killing has been the norm for me all along. I had pet rodents before I got into snakes, and don't want either one to suffer. And raising my own rodents made more sense to me, & then having a ready supply in the freezer followed logically, especially since my "snake family" kept growing.
I’ve taped paper towels over the cage windows on feeding day, but not as an every day thing. I’ve been thinking about getting some of that clingy frosted-look window plastic sold for privacy since it would still let light through to a degree. Maybe leave a paper covered viewing window for spot checking? I think that will be easier than Tai Chi for me.