Yes. 100%. Ball pythons hunt in the wild from their natural hiding places, often waiting days for a rodent to scurry by. At that point they strike and are able to eat near or in the security of their 'home'. Ball pythons are finicky eaters as it is, and while I am sure many will eat just fine out of their enclosure, there is really no need for it with exception to owner benefit (what ever reason that may be)