thanks for the replies!!!

i definately agree with you all there, i never handle either snake until 48 hours after they feed. its actually been really cool to have bought both snakes around the same time, because this past year has been really cool to learn and experience each snake's moods and personalities.

hannibal, my ball python, couldn't be more relaxed and chill. and attilla, the boa, for the most part is very relaxed as well, but come feeding time, all i have to do is walk by the terrarium, and he is at attention, lol.

at some point, i think i am going to go to tubs, seems like a lot of people do that here. i think that is one of the reasons i started feeding in a separate bin to begin with though, is because Hannibal, my ball, would get some of the substrate stuck on the side of his mouth every now and again. there was never any health problems or anything, but that repti-bark sometimes would be stuck at the edge of the mouth, so i would carefully remove for him.

i think i'll be taking the advice, and feeding the boa in the same place from now on though, it seems like the smarter thing to do.

but wow, does he have some sharp teeth, let me tell ya!!! lol