Got a new BCI today

[Bogertophis]

I actually have a small extendable hook (I think it gets 26", but too flimsy for lifting more than 1 kg I would guess) I picked up at a pet store. I was thinking I'd just use it from the start as a "hey, it's me. No food here" signal, not for picking up. Just to get in the habit of it from the start and see how it goes.

I bet that he'll be the strongest feeder of the bunch before long....

Count on it, lol...and yes, "hook training" is a good idea, assuming you can open the cage to touch him with the hook before he launches...
(but starting while he's small is the way to go...they certainly learn our routines)