Now please correct me if im wrong but If your feeding live and when he/she is hungry would you not still dangle it in front of the snake so they can strike it and kill it before it can try to bite the snakes body?

I just don't think I'd be comfortable just dropping it in and possibly injuring the snake. and.. having to wait and wait? Obviously it can still bite if its not locked well around the head and a chop stick or pen is a great idea

Sorry if I'm totally wrong