The pacing of swallowing really depends on the mood of a piece/my mood. On an AVERAGE day, I prefer a bit of “voreplay” (booooooo!) teasing beforehand. Maybe smushing the prey into the growling gut. Maybe forcing the prey to rub the belly. Maybe something more romantic, like making out. The swallowing I prefer to get done quickly, but I am a SUCKER for larger prey that they have trouble getting down in one gulp. Maybe the belly or hips get lodged and they have to struggle a little. Then slowing down again at the feet, so they can really RELISH that last gulp.

Then pacing inside the belly can kinda be whatever! I’m not crazy about instant digestion, though, and I don’t like the thought of prey just remaining in there for weeks on end or something. Digesting over the course of an hour to a day or so works for me.