I think it may depend on the snake and the routines they get used to. Before I found this place I hadn't even considered feeding in the tanks and so feeding day they were in the tubs. As long as it is dim and quiet they'd eat. That is the only routing they knew. I may keep feeding Livia in a tub as she seemed to be confused when I tried feeding her in her tank. Li on the other hand didnt seem to care.