Quote Originally Posted by ~Osiris~ View Post
First of all background. I have not fed this snake in her habitat. She is however 5-6 months old-ish and takes with quick strikes while in a feeding tub every meal. I want to feed her in the habitat, and also do not want her mistaking my hand for food.

1.Do you feed your snakes in their habitat.
2.Is there a certain way to do this, as I don't want my hands mistaken and bit for lowering in mice,etc.

Thanks!!

I feed my snakes in their enclosures. I have not been bitten yet.

As long as your hand doesn't smell like a mouse, you should be fine.
Just move slowly without any quick movements. Sometimes quick movements startle snakes to defensive strike.
Also, sometimes feeding responses are strong. So if you're uncomfortable with the snake coming at you, you can use a blunt object such as a paper towel roll or rolled up newspaper to block or redirect their heads.
Some of my aggressive feeders don't realize it's me right away and pose to strike. But once they realize there is no food, they back off.