very well put DR DEL.

egapal, lol what a joke. I only say that in reference to condition responses thats all and thats where this " myth " came from. I dont have time nor care to argue with you i was simply stating my opinion which should bare the same weight as others. LOL and your sun example, worthless! the man in the original post stated the pet store told him to not feed in the same home tank, this is a common suggestion especially with people that might not understand snakes behaviors. why people feel the need to challenge my explanation of the advice? i dont know. and then ask for evidence? I dont do it because in my mind, ( this is where my opinion comes in LOL) animals in general are smart enough to pick up and respond to conditioned responses and I dont feel comfortable with my animal when they dont understand its time to be held rather than fed. regardless hook training is great, u have such a wealth of knowledge IM so impressed. lol this is some cyber bullying if i have ever seen it LOL i feel like the outlaw in a western trying to get driven out of town i like the people that actually know what they are talking about a lil to much