I've been feeding successfully outside of the enclosure for 4 years and have never had any problem (even when, in my newbie ignorance, I fed my first BP the first day I got her) at all. You can use your hand to pick it up as long as you have your hands clean. Just wait 30-40 minutes and transfer them over--make sure you support the belly and only take a few moments of handling to keep them from getting sick. You don't have to feed in the home, I've found it works just as well either way. I know most people feed in the enclosure but feeding in a separate tank I've only had one refusal and 3 bites (no constriction) in 4 years.