I really disagree with Jayf.... myself and the numerous breeders and keepers that feed that way are the proof that it is a wonderful way of feeding. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that even though every time you open up the tank may not be to feed you will never know what the boa may be thinking. Why would anyone disagree with getting their boas used to knowing there is no food coming in anytime the enclosure opens? I have not had any problem with my boas before or after feeding! I feel comfortable with my son going into the enclosure to get out a boa. I'm not saying everyone feeds their boas in similar conditions, as a matter of fact the bigger breeders have a hard time following this procedure due to a large quantity of boas, but most of these boas are breeders that don't get handled regularly like "pets". My boas know that it is feeding time when the get put into a large rubbermaid and yes they do get excited when you put them in, however after feeding they are calm again and just want to get placed back in their enclosure and get on some heat. But I definitely don't see how someone will go against advice that will help minimize a keepers chance of getting bit whenever they reach for their animal..... THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE! I guess I have been doing it wrong for the last 12 years without getting bit.

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