What Jamie is saying, is the snake associating your hand for food is a myth. Your snake actually might feel more comfortable eating in his own secure enclosure. It's actually less stress on the snake and owner. The snake doesn't have to put up with the handling taking him to and from the bathtub, and you don't have to watch him the whole time he eats so he doesn't escape. But if you want to keep doing this, go ahead, to each his own