Feeding in or out of tank?

[Hull357]

I have herd so many controversial opinions on feeding in or out of tubs or tanks. since im still fairly new to the world of bp's i was wondering what some peoples input was about this. i have always herd feeding in the tank leads to tank aggression is this true?

[RetiredJedi]

I feed in the tank with no problems yet. It is also said that moving them around when it's time to feed causes a little stress and they won't eat. I have a pattern when I feed my guys and by doing the routine every time, they seem to know when it's time to eat. Also, what has worked for me so far is I will use hand sanitizer before I reach in the tank to pick them up so that they hopefully associate that smell with me and not food. It has worked so far.

[Skittles1101]

This is going to turn out to be a huge debate. I personally feed inside their enclosures. I think whether or not someone moves to feed depends on the snake itself. I have one or two that would probably do fine if I took them out to feed them, and a few that would go off feed indefinitely if I moved them to feed. I think it all depends on their personality and sense of security. I have nothing against people who do move to feed, if it works for their bps then great, but if someone continues to move to feed then complains that their snakes hasn't taken a meal in 2 months...that could very well be the problem.

I feed all of mine, including my boa with a very strong and quick eating response, inside their enclosures and I've seen no signs whatsoever of "cage aggression". I can reach into at any speed into any of their tubs and will not get bit and mistaken for food (unless I smell like rat....obviously you have to be smart about it lol).

[thedarkwolf25]

I feed all of mine inside their tanks, I make sure to use a pair of long tongs though so they don't associate my hand with food items. Once fed I give them at least 4 hours before I go and disturb them, and I give them 24 before I handle them at all.

So far no cage aggression, although my little Corn does get feisty around feeding time, so I have to watch my fingers lol

[TheWinWizard]

I feed in the tank.

[Kinra]

I feed inside the cage as well. I have a couple that want to pop out during feeding time but can you blame them, they smell food. I also have one BP that will not eat unless I leave it in her tub and don't bother her. She's usually the last one I feed and I leave the room after.

As LGray23 said, it really depends on the snake. Some just won't eat outside of their cages.

[Jay_Bunny]

I feed each and every one of my snakes inside their tubs. I do have one or two snakes that are aggressive but it is not due to feeding in the cage. They've been aggressive from the start, even when I was feeding outside the cage.

I actually used to feed in a separate tub on the floor. I cleaned while they ate and it worked for a little while but then I just got tired of moving them and I didn't like having to handle them after they just ate, to put them back in their tub. So I began cleaning a day or two before feeding day and now I just feed in their tubs.

I think as long as you go into their cage for other things (changing water, handling, cleaning, etc) then they won't necessarily connect the opening of their tank with food.

[kitedemon]

I also feed in the enclosure I have one über timid snake that if she sees me before the rat she will not eat. A feeding tub.... she would starve.

[Skittles1101]

I also feed in the enclosure I have one über timid snake that if she sees me before the rat she will not eat. A feeding tub.... she would starve.

Hahaha I have a male like that, I like to call him Chicken Little because he's so paranoid...I literally have to dangle the rat in front of his hide door...he WILL NOT eat without his hides...such a freak but I love him lol.

[Vypyrz]

I feed in their enclosures...