Well not sure some one already commented on this cuz I havnt read all the posts.
I feed my ball python live and also put him in another tank when feeding time comes. I have only really had him for maybe 3-4 months but he has never been bitin. I would just simply watch him if you feed him live don't leave him alone with his food. Putting him in another tank never seems to stress him out at all I always get excellent feeding responses from him. I guess it just depends on your snake.
I also keep my snake in a tank 20 gallon turanium (not that I can spell that lol) I use aspen snake bedding. I like the looks of a tank better then a tub. I really want people to see him when they come over to my house and that is just more eye catchy![]()