Me (bp.net learned) vs. My boyfriend (Petco learned)

[Neal]

As for feeding them in/out of the enclosure, let's be logical: if you take them out of the tank to feed, every time you take them out they think there's a possibility they'll be fed. So they get into a feeding state of mind. If you always feed them in their enclosure, they know that being out of the tank means no food is happening. Even if they think they're going to be fed when you first open the tank, once they're out they shouldn't be in a feeding state of mind. So even if feeding in the enclosure made them more likely to strike when you open the tank (and I don't think it does), you know to expect it and be careful getting them out, and once they're out they're LESS likely to strike. Well, anyway, that's my theory of little snakey brains .

And, no, why would they eat coco coir on purpose? That doesn't make any sense. Some lizards will eat just anything but snakes are pretty well stuck on small critters.

If you take them out to feed they'll think there's a possibility they'll be fed? LOL. I actually hope you were just kidding. Feeding in the enclosure is simply about saving time and it's much easier then having to relocate, also you're not handling a snake after it's eaten so no risk of regurgitating. There is no difference between feeding in the tank or moving to feed elsewhere, it's simply a matter of preference.

I just wanted to point out actual facts instead of assumptions that you posted.