Yet another thread about whether to feed inside their home enclosure or use a secondary one. I am not looking to start arguments; I really want to hear the pros and cons opinions from both sides. In case any of this info is pertinent: Kaa is a pastel, weight unknown atm but about 15 inches, unsure of sex, low traffic room that only I go in, only f/t are available in my area, I plan to handle him as opposed to having him as strictly a show snake. If any more info is needed just let me know.
My concerns with feeding in the home enclosure:
1)I want to grow Kaa to be the type of snake I can handle regularly (within reason) and I've heard feeding this way causes them to confuse handling with feeding and creates snapping responses for them
2)I use substrate and have heard that feeding f/t to them while on substrate can pose a risk of them swallowing it, leading to impaction or rupture of the bowels.
My concerns with using a separate enclosure:
1) Less convenient as it requires a secondary setup with it's own heat, hides, and bedding (small concern but i'm listing it anyway)
2) I would think that being moved to a less familiar enclosure would cause stress and could potentially contribute to poor feeding or denying feeds altogether (partly my thinking to why Kaa hasn't fed the last two times)
Again I have seen this Hatfield and McCoy dispute since the first time I read up on keeping snakes; I'm not really looking for a one is better the other shouldn't be considered, and I know each snake and handler's situation are unique, I'd just like to hear everyone's experience and suggestions so I can figure out what my desired situation would best require.
TL;DR take the poll and post your thoughts on your choice.