I realize this post is from August, but I wanted to reply in case the OP checks back. I've lurked here for a very long time but tend to stay out of message board discussions. I will try and participate more often as I have so much respect for this community. I wanted to post now because I may have info that can help the OP.
The Antaresia are wonderful little pythons, but sometimes they do have the feeding response of a T. Rex! My Stimson's Python is like this as well. My solution has been target training him. I learned how to do target training from Lori Torrini, who does target training and other behavioral mod work with snakes - mostly Morelia - she's actually conducting a long-term behavioral study with a group of 11 or 12 Morelia - and also Antaresia, a Dwarf Retic, and a couple of Colubrids. She experienced a similar feeding response in her Children's Python, and provided some really useful tips about how to get started with my little guy.
I'm now also using target training with my Jungle Carpet Python to encourage him to shift from his regular enclosure to a temporary enclosure when I am cleaning.
Would it be OK to post Lori's website here? She has a good video series on target training snakes. This article is also really informative, with a step-by-step on how to initiate target training: https://spring2019.iaabcjournal.org/...xzzA1tVZFejMFQ
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