I personally do not.
With a species such a Ball Python at times you have to do the "drop and leave the room for the rest of the night" feeding and hope it works![]()
Then again, strike feeding with a really big or aggressive snake can be quite ...exciting? LOL
I think whatever works. I wouldn't really count striking as exercise. Nor do I worry if they eat without constricting (like some will do). I'm just happy they eat
Most of mine strike and constrict, but the odd one wants the food left by the hide at times.