I'm purchasing all my stuff for my first python, and want to have a separate feeding area outside of his/her regular terrarium (but still in "their" room). I am hoping for something economical like a large plastic bin. i also have an old fish tank with very high sides but would prefer to get rid of it because it takes up a lot of space. What do you use?
After they've eaten do you have to give them some time in there before moving them back to their enclosure?
I see people using special tongs, but would a regular pair of small general purpose tongs work?