And my dude had to work for his food tonight! The rodents usually do the rodent version of Deer In The Headlights. "Holy crap, that snake is gonna --" and that's it.
Not this one! This one tried to play a very strategic round of Not Today Satan. But Shai-Hulud knows that game well, grabbed a foot, and hugged tight.
At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to watch when he eats. It's actually been good for me, though. I learn more about him (like what an unhinged snake jaw looks like), we talk while he eats, and...well, cows are adorable but I still eat beef.