I use a feeding tub when feeding my 250g BP, only time hes struck at me was when i brought the mouse in the room with me not thinking and he smelled it, after he has it down i wait 10-15 min then gently put back in tank, he goes around and explores a bit then curls up in his warm hide, never had a regurge or anything. Everyone has there opinions on feeding, i do it this way to keep the mouse pee and crap out of his home, but i also do feed live right now, might change once i try to get him on F/T