We always make a bit of noise taking of the tub lid but also always stroke the snake lightly lower down on it's body so it knows we are going to lift it. If we are just doing clean up stuff they usually don't notice us much LOL.

If it doesn't eat one of the mice one week why not just get a little enclosure of some sort that you can keep the mouse in and let it eat and drink for the week. Makes an even nicer meal next week for your snake.


~~Jo~~