"Some snakes respond to "teasing" where you sort of tickle the snakes tail, neck, or head with the prey item. This method will usually ellicit a strike out of the snake, and hopefully a wrap. If not, keep at it, they'll usually get so fed up with the teasing they'll try to KILL whatever is bugging them."

Yes, some snakes do respond to teasing, but when they don't, it's not always a good idea to try to pester them with the prey item. Sometimes, they're scared of it and they're trying to get away and all you're doing is making it worse and putting off feeding for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time to come. They may permanently associate that smell with danger/pestering. So, yes, it does work, but be cautious.
jb
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Jonathan Brady
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