i move my snake out cuz she has aspen bedding and i dont like her getting it in her mouth. i put her in a plastic tub on the ground by her cage and i let her eat there. once she has it completely down and its settled i wait til she starts to move around a bit. once she starts moving i gently pick her up, make sure you support her stomache, and let her crawl into her warm hide to digest. my snake doesnt get stressed out but if yours does i wouldnt recommend this