I feed in the enclosure too. I make sure to handle my snake every day, except feeding day and two days after that. They can usually learn the routine you put them on, as long as it is consistant. Mine knows when it is feeding day. She's waiting in the middle of the aquarium. lol. I can still get her out, even on feeding day. Just make sure you don't smell like mouse or rat when you do. lol. that might confuse them a little.