I just wanted to thank everyone for their persistence and patience in posting why feeding in the enclosure can be more beneficial and less stressful to a BP. I have been feeding mine in separate bins for years simply because it makes cleaning easier, and I initially didn't know that "tank aggression" was a myth with regards to feeding. I figured since my babies were used to it, I might as well stick with it. Well I started feeding my albino black pastel BP in his enclosure because he went on a hunger strike for a month, and he ate instantly. I tried it next with my 2 BP normals, and even from their hides they were able to snap up the prey within moments. And yet despite this, any time I reach into the tank to handle them or remove them (withOUT prey, adurrrrr), they don't strike at me or bite me!
So I guess I also wanted to encourage those on the fence about the issue: give it a shot if you're having feeding issues. Think about how much more secure your BP feels in its enclosure. Plus it doesn't have to be handled after a meal, which can also be uncomfortable.
Now their feeding bins are used solely for transportation when we go to schools to teach kids, or to take them to the vet.
Thanks for making me a believer, guys!
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