Your decision will also depend a lot on the number of snakes you have and where they live. If you have a few snakes and they are set up in cages that have lots of stuff in them to make them look nice (climbing branches, vines, greenery, etc), you may want to feed outside the cage. On the other hand, if you have many snakes and they are in tubs in racks, feeding outside the cage can become a real hassel and time consumer.


We have our snakes in tubs in racks and feed in the tub. Never have had a problem with one eating substrate or becoming "cage aggressive".

Good luck with your decision!