assist feeding is very stress full for both parties. it a nice looiking rescued normal I hope she pull though for you . I also agree tape is a magor bad ideal I seen scales ripped off a snake cause it cam a little loose andthen the snake rubbed it. You can also make your current hide feel smaller by pressing it down ( or filling some ) with bedding. I love the sandi chips but I would use to many with my snakes. so Ican use it lol ( 4.0cb bag every time I cleaned would kill me )