BP losing rat after strike

[EthanMG]

Does anyone else have this problem? Every time I feed my ball python, he strikes within a couple seconds, wraps around, then once he unwraps he loses the rat. He moves his head all around the area where the rat is sometimes even rubbing his face on it, but doesn’t eat it. This usually lasts 10 minutes then he’ll usually find it. Is this normal? What should I do? I am making this post after attempting to feed. I attempted to feed him about 15 minutes ago and he is still searching. I usually put the rat in a bag and put in hot water for s little. Then I hair dry it. I usually feed when it is ~105° F. Any help would be appreciated.


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Omg. I literally just opened the tank to take it out and right when I grabbed it, he stuck and wrapped around it again. Then, he let go and lost it again . I think my snake is broken


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