I suppose I could try a feeding bin, I am not worried about him biting me (not because I don't think he might, I know it is a possibility) but I do like letting him eat peacefully in his tank. When I first got him I was trying feeding in a separate bin and he wanted no part of it. Once he is out he seems to just want to explore and doesn't sit calmly. He isn't frantic or anything, just seems curious more than anything. I figure that the actual strike is the biggest risk for ingesting bedding if he bites down on it with the rat. Once he has the rat in his mouth it seems reasonable that any bedding that gets picked up while he moves around will be knocked off as he swallows. I figure making sure the area where he grabs the rat is covered and no bedding can be picked up then will grealty reduce that risk. He does still pull it into his hide but at least he gets a clean grip on it. Just curious, don't lots of people recommend against feeding in a separate bin as it is more stress for the snake and a greater risk to the keeper as they are in feeding mode when they have to be moved back to the tank? I have just seen so many people get shot down for bin feeding and lots of people seem to pop up to argue that it is unnecessary. Then again, I do know there is sometimes a great difference in opinion on many care related topics.