Quote Originally Posted by Inknsteel View Post
To me, feeding in a separate enclosure has no benefit, and only stresses your bp out, which could lead to illness, feeding refusals, or regurgitation.
I have to disagree with you. We have been feeding our bp in a seperate 'feeder tank' for about 8 months now and the only time she has refused was prior to a shed or if we offered prey within 7 days of her prior feeding. She has never regurged, and doesn't appear stressed at all. Granted, feeding in their own enclosure would be ideal, especially for those who use paper as a substrate but what works for one does not always work for others. My 13 yo son feeds our snake because it is his snake and he is not comfortable feeding in her normal enclosure. Plus, we know for sure that she won't get any substrate while swollowing the prey. We also give her some time after the prey is gone before we move her back and so far, so good!

Original Poster...have you heated up the head by hitting it with a hair dryer or lamp? That might be what you are lacking.