I know this is a touchy subject, and everyone has their opinions. However, I don't think that people who only have a few snakes as pets, wouldn't want to have to hook train them if it can be avoided by feeding out of tank. If they are eating fine out of tank, I wouldn't even worry about going back to that, and regaining your mellow pet. And yes people with kids and snakes realize that they aren't puppies, nor will they ever be anything like that. But I think most people would agree that if their kids wanted to be involved with the snakes
(Which is a great learning experience). The kids would have to understand all about them and have rules, they would also want to have nice friendly pets, that they they didn't have to "hook train". I can see where for breeders its easier to feed in tub, but for the pet owner with just a few, if they are eating in the tubs, go for it. They are still eating so don't worry about where they are eating. If they were stressed out, they wouldn't eat.
Reply With Quote