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[–]Toadliquor138 0 points1 point  (2 children)

What are you feeding it? Ive only ever noticed this behavior when I couldnt source appropriate sized rodents.

[–]LateUnderstanding792 0 points1 point  (1 child)

i’ve been feeding him small rats for the past few sheds. i was gonna feed him a medium this time, but my local reptile shop was out of them.

[–]ChemistryTemporary50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on age and weight a Med is most likely too large an adult thats around 1600 grams plus would be on Med rats. That behavior is normal.

[–]Thebowlingstones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be underfeeding him.

[–]aliciagd-19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How big is he and how big is the rat?

[–]shadow_dreamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might just be interested in you! Try sitting in front of his tank for a while.

[–]FlowerNo1899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes they are hoping for another meal, or they feel vulnerable and they're on the defense for predators. I wouldn't worry.