Is it for sure stressful, ba11er? It's not much different than just handling him and he generally has been good about that. I didn't force him to strike, or shove his face at it whatsoever. Just gently held him up and he went for the mouse in seconds. If it's truly stressful I'll avoid it.

That's really interesting ratikal! Maybe this fella is the same way- I'll have to try giving him a box to be elevated on next time and see if he prefers eating that way!