I personally wouldn't remove anything from the tank to feed....that just adds to the potential stress of the snake. But if you feel like it's important for you to do so and your snake eats fine for you anyhow, then I don't see any harm in it. I just don't see why you would need to.


As for eating backwards, I think it would be more harmful to try and intervene than to just let them eat it. They can get 'em down backwards if they really want to, it just takes a little more effort on their part.