We just got a male fire from Mike Willbanks at constrictors unlimited and he has been eating very well except while in shed. After a week of shedding he ate in his separate feeding tub but the last few nights hasn't showed any interest other than trying to get out of the tub. So I put him back in his tank and he went straight to the hot side hide. I decided to wiggle the mouse in front of his hide and WHAM he attacked. He then dragged the mouse into the hide and consumed it.

Was this ok to do? I know that's how they feed in the wild. Will this make him tank aggressive? Just don't wan to be bit when getting him out to handle or clean the enclosure.