Yea, I've been over this before and I simply disagree.

I don't ever get bit, hissed at, or struck at. Feeding day or otherwise. I don't get re-gurg. I get quick and easy feeds. I don't have to worry about substrate consumption or mice excrement in the case.

Perhaps its just a matter of my snake but, even so, right now I don't see the need to change something that works well for me. I was considering a hook but I doubt I'll actually need to use it. My snake was merely startled because the second mouse caught him by surprise. I'm sure we'll settle into a new routine and he'll know when he's going to get picked back up again.

I think it really boils down to what works for you and makes you comfortable.