First-Time Snake Owner, Considering A Ball Python

[Craiga 01453]

Each snake prefers it a different way, mine (since it's a baby) struggled to get his food in his tank. He would get his mouse in the substrate and then when it got dirty refuse to eat it! You may have to experiment the first couple weeks to see what is the most effective method.

Yes, feed in the snake's regular enclosure. Nobody cleans the snakes food for them in the wild. A little substrate won't hurt them.
This will help to avoid refusals and regurges from handling the snake before/after a meal.