I don't think tank feeding is the issue here personally.
As far as not getting bit goes, be aware of two things when you go to grab your snake. First off, don't go near their head(obviously). But second, be aware of the light source in the room. Snakes don't have the best vision, but they definitely know they should worry when a big shadow suddenly covers them. If you have a ceiling light and you come between the light and the snake, you'll probably scare it.
Finally, just go for contact. Put your hand against their mid section and just hold it there a second while they realize you're there. Snakes don't have eyelids, and I know I've startled mine by waking her up a few times. I've pulled the hide off and she hasn't moved at all, even after the initial contact she won't move sometimes, but then all of a sudden, she wakes up and realizes i'm there and the immediate reaction is for her to pull back.
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