Hey all! Tomorrow is going to be my new ball's second feeding day with me. Last week for her first one, I fed her in her tank because she was still adjusting and I figured she would feel more secure eating in her home. But, my plan was to feed her outside in a plastic tub from now on. know the assumption that they will develop a feeding response whenever a hand comes in the cage is largely a myth. The only reason I am considering it is because of my substrate. I use coconut husk, and when I fed her in there, some substrate stuck to the inside of her mouth and I was afraid she wouldn't be able to get it out. But the next day, I actually saw her "yawn" and it was all pink and clean.

So in your opinions, would it be best to feed her outside just to be safe and avoid her eating substrate, or would it be fine to feed her inside where she is most comfortable.

Also, for those of you that do f/t, how do you guys warm your rodents? I have read some people soak them in warm water and leave them damp so the snake gets some water with the meal while others soak and then blow-dry. I have a feeling the answer to this is "what ever works for you" but I am just curious what works for you guys.